Program highlights include

• tribal and off reservation hunting rights;

• fishery allocation agreements in Puget Sound;

• current developments in Indian gaming;

• federal acts and ancient remains;

• financing Indian economic development;

• reservation employment law;

• multiple client conflicts; and

• federal delegation of tribal jurisdiction over non Indians.

Attorneys who have Indian clients; attorneys whose clients deal with Indians or with tribal governments; persons with a strong interest in the current issues within Washington's Indian country will benefit from attending this symposium.

There are 27 federally recognized Indian tribes within the State of Washington. The population of those tribes is about 91,000. Treaty fishing and shellfish harvests occur in most of Washington's waters and tidelands. A major decision regarding treaty hunting on open and unclaimed lands is about to be made by the State Supreme Court. Tribal claims to repatriation and protection of ancient human remains and sacred sites conflict with the needs of developers and academics. The assertion of tribal jurisdiction over non Indians coming within reservations continues to be the focus of conflict.

According to a recent study issued by the office of Governor Gary Locke, Washington's tribes contribute over $1 billion annually to the economy of the State. Indian tribal enterprises spent $865.8 million in 1997 for supplies, equipment and services. In 1997 tribes paid $51.3 million and $5.3 million in employment/payroll taxes to the federal and state governments. Tribal business enterprises currently employ about 14,500 Washington citizens--Indian and non Indian. While Washington's Native American population remains generally poor and undereducated, its impact on the economy and culture is growing.

All of these topics and more will be covered in this session, with significant time for attendees to participate in the discussion of these issues.

Friday, September 17, 1999

Moderator: Michael Taylor, Tulalip Tribes

Saturday, September 18, 1999

Moderator: Alan Stay, Muckleshoot Tribes

View the schedule for this year's conference, 2000

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