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SUMMARY:Indigenous Law & Policy for Tribal Officials — 3-Day Intensive Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Law & Policy for Tribal Officials is an intensive\n3-day workshop designed specifically for elected and appointed officials\nof federally-recognized American Indian nations and tribes. Over two and a half days\,\nparticipants will deepen their understanding of the law and policy framework that shapes\nmodern tribal governance\, economic development\, and relations with federal and state governments. \nSeminar Overview\nThrough a series of 50-minute sessions\, you will learn about: \n\nOrigins of tribal sovereignty\, inherent rights of self-determination\, and the relevance of treaties\nFederal Indian law fundamentals\, including civil and criminal jurisdiction\nDefining Indian Country land status and contemporary #NDNLandBack efforts\nTaxation in Indian Country and the tax status of tribal entities and tribal benefits\nTribal business development\, governance\, and tribal corporations\nTribal constitutions\, government reform\, and law reform strategies\nLitigating breach of trust claims against the federal government\nTribal environmental protection and regulatory authority\nFederal government relations\, advocacy\, and lobbying to promote tribal interests\n\nWorkshop presenters bring extensive experience in tribal law\, governance\, business\, and federal advocacy.\nThey use traditional legal materials\, current events\, and real-world case studies to illustrate key concepts.\nThe format is interactive\, with ample opportunities for Q&A\, networking\, and discussion. \nWho Should Attend\nThis seminar is designed for elected and appointed officials of\nfederally-recognized American Indian nations and tribes\, especially those who are\nnewly elected or recently appointed to office and want a strong foundation in Indigenous law and policy. \nDates\, Location & Cost\n\nDates: Wednesday–Friday\, February 18–20\, 2026\nVenue: Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ 85226\nTuition: $1\,500 per person\nGroup Rate: $1\,250 per person for three or more attendees from the same tribe\nCapacity: Limited to 25 students to maximize interaction and discussion\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required and space is limited. Group registrations receive the discounted rate\nwhen three or more participants from the same tribe enroll. \nFor registration questions or to confirm eligibility\, please contact\namy@capitolhillpolicygroup.com. \nDiscounted Lodging\nA room block has been secured at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino at a rate of\n$279 per night\, available at the expense of attendees until January 18\, 2026. \nTo reserve a room within the block: \n\nOnline:\n\nGroup Booking Link\n\nBy phone: Call the Wild Horse Pass reservation department at\n(520) 796-4900 and ask for the special group rate for\n“Indian Law & Policy for Tribal Officials”.\n\nSample Agenda (as of October 31\, 2025)\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026\n\n8:30–9:00 AM – Registration\, light breakfast\, and welcoming remarks\n9:00–9:50 AM – Session 1: Tribal Sovereignty and Its Relationship with American Law (Robert Odawi Porter)\n10:00–10:50 AM – Session 2: Indian Law Fundamentals\, Including Scope of Tribal Jurisdiction (Robert Odawi Porter)\n11:00–11:50 AM – Session 3: Civil Jurisdiction in Indian Country (Bryan Shade)\n12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch (on your own)\n1:00–1:50 PM – Session 4: Federal and State Taxing Authority in Indian Country (Robert Odawi Porter)\n2:00–2:50 PM – Session 5: Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (Carol Heckman)\n3:00–3:50 PM – Session 6: Federal Government Legislative and Administrative Structure (Bryan Shade & Todd Bertoson)\n4:00–4:50 PM – Session 7: Federal Government Relations\, Lobbying & Political Engagement\, Part 1 – Process (Todd Bertoson)\n5:00 PM – Reception\n6:00 PM – Dinner (on your own)\n\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n\n9:00–9:50 AM – Session 8: Tribal Constitutions and Government Reform (Robert Odawi Porter)\n10:00–10:50 AM – Session 9: Elements of Federal Court Litigation (Carol Heckman & Bryan Shade)\n11:00–11:50 AM – Session 10: Breach of Trust Actions Against the Federal Government (Carol Heckman & Bryan Shade)\n12:00 PM – Lunch (on your own)\n1:00–1:50 PM – Session 11: Federal Government Relations\, Lobbying & Political Engagement (Todd Bertoson & Robert Odawi Porter)\n2:00–2:50 PM – Session 12: Tribal Lands Issues\, Including Fee-to-Trust\, Leasing & Restricted Fee Lands Legislation (Robert Odawi Porter & Bryan Shade)\n3:00–3:50 PM – Session 13: Tribal Environmental Protection and Regulation (Ian Shavitz)\n4:00–4:50 PM – Session 14: Executive Branch Policy Opportunities (Robert Odawi Porter\, Todd Bertoson & Bryan Shade)\n5:00 PM – Dinner (on your own)\n\nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\n\n9:00–9:50 AM – Session 15: Current Issues in Tribal Economic and Tax Policy Reform (Robert Odawi Porter)\n10:00–10:50 AM – Session 16: Federal Coverage of Tribal Operating Expenses Under the Section 105(l) Program (Bryan Shade)\n11:00–11:50 AM – Session 17: Congressional and Administrative Outlook for 2026 (Todd Bertoson & Robert Odawi Porter)\n12:00 PM – Closing remarks\n\nAbout the Faculty\nRobert Odawi Porter\, Esq. (Seneca) is the Seminar host and moderator\, a nationally recognized\nadvocate for the protection and expansion of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights. His experience includes serving\nas President of the Seneca Nation of Indians\, tribal attorney general\, founding chairman of Seneca Holdings LLC\,\nand tenured professor of Indian law at three national universities. He is President and Founder of\nOdawi Law PLLC and Co-Managing Principal of the Capitol Hill Policy Group LLC. \nTodd Bertoson is Co-Managing Principal of the Capitol Hill Policy Group LLC and a former Staff Director\nof the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee\, with a federal relations practice representing several sovereign Indian nations\nand Native corporations. \nBryan Shade\, Esq. (Keetoowah Cherokee) is an Associate in the Indian Law Practice Group of\nLippes Mathias LLP. \nCarol Heckman\, Esq. is a former Federal Magistrate Judge and Co-chair of the Indian Law Practice Group of\nLippes Mathias LLP. \nIan Shavitz\, Esq. is an environmental law expert and partner at Lippes Mathias LLP. \nMore Information\nFor more information about the workshop\, please contact\namy@capitolhillpolicygroup.com. \nLearn more about Odawi Law PLLC at\nwww.odawilawpllc.com\nand the Capitol Hill Policy Group LLC at\nwww.capitolhillpolicygroup.com. \nOrganized by Odawi Law PLLC and Capitol Hill Policy Group LLC.
URL:https://nativeamericanstoday.com/event/indigenous-law-policy-for-tribal-officials-3-day-intensive-seminar/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
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