JULY
SPILYAY TYMOO
Indian News Notes
by
Vince Lovett
Indian law handbook published
The most influential book
written on the subject of Indian
law has just been published.
Felix S. Cohen’s Handbook of
Federal Indian Law (The
Michie Company, Charlottes
ville, V A, 1982) is the most
comprehensive treatment of
this complex field.
Originally published in 1942
under the auspices of the
Department of the Interior, the
work b rought conceptual
clarity and organization to this
specialized area. This new
edition is the result of six years
of writing and editorial work
by a staff of Indian law experts.
In recent "years, questions
have arisen in the field of
Indian law not anticipated in
earlier treaties and cases.
P a rtic u la r a tte n tio n has
been paid in the new edition to
developing issues such as land
an d w ater rig h ts, trib a l
independence, governm ent
services to Indians, the equal
protection principle, and the
extent of tribal powers.
Felix S. Cohen’s Handbook
of Federal Indian Law focuses
on the legal relationship
between tribes, the states and
the fed eral g o v ernm ent.
Among maior legislative acts
d etailed in the up d ated
Handbook are: the Indian
Claims Commission Act of
1946, the Indian Civil Rights
Act of 1968, and the Indian
Child Welfare Act of 1978.
more than 5000 treaties, federal
and state laws, and Depart
ment of Interior regulations
dealing with Indians are
co vered, and all know n
authorities considered.
A philosophical treatise as
well as a valuable reference,
Felix S. Cohen’s Handbook of
Federal Indian Law continues
to stand as the most authoritive
work published on Indian Law.
Commission on Indian Oregon community
Services meeting July 9 development forum
The next meeting of the Directory).
C o m m is s io n on I n d ia n
A special agenda item will be
Services will be held Friday, a report and discussion on
July 9, 1982 at room 454, State holding regional meetings
C a p ito l, S alem , O regon using a new method.
The meeting will be open to
beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The agenda for this meeting th e p u b lic . F o r m o re
will include reports on the information call this office at
H istoric Prevention Task 378-5481. To call toll-free, dial
Force, Indian Child Welfare 1-800-452-7813 and ask for the
Act, Interim Water Policy number 378-5481. Your name
committee work, the commis and number will be taken and:
sion budget: current and and your call will be returned as
future; and grants (Ed., Aging soon as possible.
seeks comments
The Governor’s Community
Development Policy Advisory
Committee has prepared a
d raft proposal for state
administration of the federal
C om m unity D evelopm ent
Block Grant program. The
1981 session of Congress
offered states the opportunity
to administer this program.
T h ir ty - f iv e s ta te s are
administering it this year under
locally developed regulations.
The purpose of this Forum is
to gather public comment on
the Policy Advisory Commit
tee’s draft recommendations
for operating the program in
Oregon. If you have an interest
in this program, please come to
In reference to: Chaunselor Whiz #030-21
one of the meetings scheduled
From: The Yakima Indian Nation Children’s Court
To: Robert Charlev. Father of Chaunselor Whiz, male minor age below and make your thoughts
six years, born on or about 3/14/76; and to any other persoi known. Copies of the draft
proposal willbe mailed to each
having a parental interest in ^bove, named child'. *
You are here notified that a proceeding is pending in the mattei city and county, and other
of the welfare of the above named child, that an adoption petitior interested parties approxi
was filed on 7/20/81, that the object of said proceeding is to have mately two weeks before the
the said child declared dependent with a deprivation date set anc first meeting.
Written comments may be
to enter such order in the premises as the court may deem
submitted directly at the
advisable in the best interest of said child.
You are further notified that the hearing will be held on August m e e tin g o r m a ile d to
2,1982 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. You are summoned to appear at Intergovernmental Relations
said time at the Yakima Nation Children’s Court, east wing of the Division, Executive Depart
ment, 155 Cottage Street, N.E.,
tribal jail and resist the said petition if you see fit.
Salem, Oregon 97310. The
comment period is June 26
through July 26. For further
information call Intergovern
mental Relations Division,
.378-3732.
LEGAL NOTICE
Toe Ness
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drinkers who drink too much, as for me, I know my capacity.
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Two guys were talking and one said to the other, “Have you ever
notices that lots of lovers kiss with their eyes closed? Sometimes,
unfortunately, they marry the same way.” YIKES
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BABBY ACTING AS DIRECTOR OF TRUST OFFICE: TWO
SUPERINTENDENTS TO D.C.:
Maurice W. (Bill) Babby, the BIA’s Sacreamento area director,
has been detailed to Washington, D.C. to serve as the Action
Director of the Office of Trust Responsibilities until July 3.
According to a memorandum from Deputy Assistant Secretary
John Fritz, Babby “will be spending the majority of his time on the
reorganization plan” for the Trust office.
Bill Collier, superintendent of the Uintah and Ouray Agency at
Fort Duchesne, Utah, has been detailed to Washington for 30
days to function as the Acting Deputy Directr under Babby.
Collier, the Fritz memorandum said, will “be handling the day-to-
day work of the office.”
Another agency superintendent, Fred Gillis From Turtle
Mountain has been detailed to Washington for not more than 120
days to assist in the reorganization efforts for the Trust office.
SENATE COMMITTEE HAS HEARING ON BIA
REORGANIZATION PLAN:
The first witnesses at an oversight hearing on the realignment of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs, held June 11 by the Senate Select
Committee on Indian Affairs, were Deputy Assistant Secretaries
Roy Sampsel and John Fritz. Assistant Secretary Ken Smith was
in ' Albuquerque, addressing a meeting of New Mexico tribal
leaders and state officials.
Fritz said the realignment would reduce Bureau overhead at
mid-management levels, rather than affecting delivery of Federal
dollars and assistance at the agency/tribal level. He said that
compelling treasons for. the realignment included the impact of
the Self-Determination Act of 1978.
The formal statement, presented by Fritz, included the
following: “This hearing, as well as the extensive consultation
process leading to the announced reorganization, is a part of what
we feel to be an open and pragmatic process by which the
organization of the Bureau is evolving to meet the challenges that
the future holds:” Other witnesses at the hearing were
representatives of the National Federation of Federal Employees;
National Tribal Chairmens’ Association; National Congress of
American Indians; M ontana Inter-Tribal Policy Board;
California Inter-Tribal Policy Board and the Great Lakes Inter-
Tribal Council.
Meeting Schedule
... July 12, 7-9:30 La Grande,
City Hall, 1010 Adams Avenue
(Mair Floor).
July 14, 7-9:30 Bend City
Hall, Police Building, 720
N.W. Wall.
July 20, 7-9:30 p.m. Roseburg
City Hall, Council Chambers
900 S.E. Douglas.
July22 7-9:30 p.m. Salem
Public Library, 555 Liberty St.,
S.E.
SMITH SAYS TRANSFER OF SIPI TO ALBUQUERQUE
INSTITUTE STILL CONSIDERED:
Despite a preliminary injunction banning a transfer of the
BIA’s Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque
to another institution, a merger of the school with the
Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute (T-Vl) is still being
considered, Interior Assistant Secretary Ken Smith told a
gathering of New Mexico tribal and state government officals
June 11. “It appears that SIPI will continue to operate,” Smith
said. He added, however, that the continued operation could be
through and agreement with T-VI.
Smith said preliminary estimates showed the school could be
run for about $1.3 million in federal assistance under a proposed
agreement with T-VI, as compared to the more than $3 million
spent now by the federal government.
SIPI would be improved if the T-VI proposal is implemented,
Smith asserted, He said, “Right now SIPI teaches about 11
courses. Under T-VI it would offer 35 courses.” The New Mexico
meeting was called by Governor Bruce King in an effort to bring
about closer cooperation between the Indian tribes and the state.
SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR QUINAULT TRIBE’S
TIMBER ISSUE:
The Supreme Court agreed in early June to decide whether the
Federal government can be sued for alleged mismanagement of
timber on Indian land.
Immediately at stake is a $100 million lawsuit filed by the
Quinault Indian Tribe and 1,465 individuals owning interests in
Indian trust allotments from the tribe’s lands in Washington
State. Government lawyers told the court they expect other
similar claims to follow. The U.S. Court of Claims ruled October
21, 1981 the suit is permissible.
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