Emerging Trends in Tribal Enrollment
Governing

March 22 - 24, 2010

Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock Hotel For a group rate of $99, please call 800-693-7625 by March 1, 2010 and mention Falmouth Institute.

$865

Enrollment is one of the most important issues that tribes face today, but it’s also one of the most controversial. As Indian nations continue into the 21st century, new challenges and situations are likely to make enrollment even more complicated. This three-day class covers key enrollment issues, such as blood quantum, automation, per capita payments, biotechnology, the tribal constitution’s role and more.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues and Terry Rainey,* one of the nation's leading experts in tribal enrollment, to discuss trends and technology. Find out how to avoid enrollment disputes and meet privacy requirements. You’ll also learn how to circumvent arbitrary membership decisions, prepare for and conduct an audit of your enrollment records and handle issues such as questionable enrollees.

As an attendee, you'll receive an individual consultation. Bring your enrollment ordinance, supporting documents and questions for discussion and consultation.

*Instructor subject to change.

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Topics that will be covered include:

Introduction to Tribal Enrollment Why enrollment is important to tribes How enrollment needs have changed Federal law and enrollment Keys to effective enrollment The Enrollment Ordinance Constitutional law and amendments Changing membership requirements Maintaining the ordinance and roles The well-written ordinance as a daily guide Evaluating your enrollment ordinance Amending the ordinance to meet your needs Establishing Membership Requirements Types of membership criteria: Blood degree Residency Types of enrollees: Basic Automatic eligibility Ancestry and blood degree Adoption Blood quantum debate Impact of reducing blood quantum requirements Impact on Voting Election ordinance General provisions Life of an Enrollment Record How records are created Records management process Need for records management A record’s life cycle Storing and protecting records Preparing records for filing Handling confidential records Developing a records retention schedule Records disposal Privacy of Enrollment Records What records can be requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? Making a FOIA request The Privacy Act Keeping your records confidential Rolls Used to Distribute Trust Assets Why tribal property is held in trust Using a membership roll for trust asset payments Appeals for enrollment to share in trust assets

Disenrollment Disenrollment procedures Abandonment Relinquishment Removal from reservation What you’ll face after disenrolling a member How disenrollment affects the future of enrollment Temporary disenrollment Appeals process P.L. 280 states vs. non P.L. 280 states Emerging Technologies Fertility technologies (e.g., in vitro fertilization) Definition of a “biological child” State law Addressing issues in your enrollment ordinance DNA Testing Overview of DNA testing — what is it and how does it work? Cost and determining financial responsibility Potential uses (e.g., establishing paternity) Working with DNA laboratories — collection and testing Developing a process (e.g., sample collection, chain of custody, identification, etc.) Issues and challenges DNA testing and the enrollment ordinance Current Case Law Banishment Pending applications Disenrollment Impact of Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Automated Enrollment Systems Overview and demonstration Features and benefits Challenges and implementation issues The life of an enrollment record Community/Public Relations Dealing with bad publicity when your enrollment ordinance is changed Benefits that can be offered to those who are disenrolled Dealing with per capita payments Topics subject to change.