The Department of the Interior has issued proposed regulations dealing with Tribal-State compacts pursuant to IGRA (25 CFR Part 293). The proposed regulations would substantively amend the current regulations. The panel will discuss what these changes mean for tribes, states and other affected parties.

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV and the Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program presents Jackpot: The Possibilities of Indian Gaming Revenue a one day symposium on permissible and creative uses of Indian Gaming on March 1. Topics will include economic development, government operations, philanthropy, and cultural continuity. Dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, Kevin Washburn, will be the keynote speaker. Program is free, but registration is required. 

In-person attendees can receive 7 Nevada MCLE Credits!

Come learn about the American Inns of Court and the free membership offered for law students. Enjoy delicious catering from Bronze Cafe and meeting professionals from the Las Vegas legal community.

This event is free and open to everyone! No registration required and it can be attended virtually.

On June 4, 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge. Carla Bywaters (Boyd '24) will moderate as our experts walk us through time, discuss the Act's legal consequences over the past 100 years, and examine the path forward in a lunchtime webinar from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM.

Our panelists are:

Tribal communities and economies continue to grow, develop, and change. American Indian nations, governments, and businesses increasingly look to incentivize and leverage an expanding culture of commercial entrepreneurship and innovation to make it happen.

In this free webinar, experts and experienced professionals discuss how tribal entrepreneurs are developing successful reservation business enterprises, catalyzing and diversifying tribal economies, increasing tribal government capacity, and driving transformation in their communities.

Native American women face numerous complexities in navigating the legal landscape when starting a business in their home communities. Challenges may arise due to the intersection of tribal, federal, and state laws governing economic development, land ownership, and business regulations. In many cases, issues related to land tenure, access to capital, jurisdictional uncertainties, and compliance with diverse legal frameworks can create barriers to entrepreneurship for Native American women.

The Indian Nations Gaming & Gover

John Kinsel, Sr., one of the last three living Navajo code talkers, passed away in October at the age of 107. During World War II, hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the U.S. government to serve as Code Talkers. This special group transmitted messages on the Navajo's then-unwritten language. The Code Talkers sent thousands of messages without their code being broken by the Axis powers.

The Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program of the William S. Boyd School of Law hosts a talk with Sam McCracken, General Manager and Visionary of Nike's N7 programs and foudned of the N7 Fund, in conjunction with the Lee Business School.

More information to come.