Post-Brackeen high is over. Disappointing Arizona v Navajo Nation decision is out. The federal govt is not required “to take affirmative steps to secure water for the Tribe.” Is the trust relationship meaningless?

Indigenous Women’s Leadership Network professional development series hosts Elizabeth Homer (Osage) on conflict resolution. “Professionalism requires us to self reflect, what kind of person am I?”

UCI Law is delighted to introduce six new full-time faculty members: Adam Cowing, Veena Dubal, Kevin Haeberle and Ari Ezra Waldman, beginning July 2023. We are also delighted to welcome Jessica Rofé (Spring 2024) and Heather Tanana to the law school’s visiting faculty.

Hot off the press University of Colorado Environmental Law Journal - so excited to see my article in print highlighting some amazing women in the Basin who are engaged and dedicated to protecting their tribal futures.

Check out the Utah Law Stegner Law & Policy Blog for my reflections on the AZ v NN case: sjquinney.utah.edu/news-articles/…

Happy National Navajo Code Talkers Day! Today I honor my uncles, Albert and George Smith for their service as WWII code talkers. Whatever you’re doing, I hope you’ll pause to learn more about these warriors and how they fought to protect this homeland for us all.

Check out @OARS_rafting’s most recent blog post where I discuss the future of the Colorado River with Western Landowners Lesli Allison and UW School of Law Jason Robison. oars.com/blog/collectiv…

Senate Resolution introduced today reaffirming the importance of access to clean water for Tribal communities - a critical and necessary step to addressing historical inequities and protecting Tribal futures. bennet.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Such an honor to testify today before Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on water access in Native Communities and to emphasize the importance of the federal trust responsibility to Tribes. indian.senate.gov/hearing/oversi…

Hataałii Lawrence Begay on the eclipse and Navajo New Year: “This is all for renewal. Renew everything so that you can look forward to prosperity, good things, pray for good things again.”

After years of hard work, the Fifth National Climate Assessment is finally out! Such a privilege to be a part of the water chapter team, led by the amazing CIRES/WWA' Liz Payton. #NCA5 cires.colorado.edu/news/climate-c…

The amazing Karletta Chief at CRWUA driving innovative solutions

Doesn’t get any better than a room full of Colorado River governance folks. Thanks for hosting udallcenter! udallcenter.arizona.edu/news/navigatin…

Fed bar bringing people together! Running into tribal water friends is second only to the jewelry vendors.

New federal commitments announced today to support tribal drinking water access! The MOU between IHS and BOR is exactly the whole of govt action needed to deploy funding efficiently and finally get water projects built for those who need it most. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Overheard in Rapid City today: “I didn’t know Indians still live here.” Yes, they do buddy. And you’re a visitor on their lands.