Tag: law

  • Acknowledging the Doctrine of Christian Domination

    Acknowledging the Doctrine of Christian Domination

    In 2014 Dr. David Wilkins (Lumbee) published an essay titled “Deconstructing the Doctrine of Discovery.” (here) and Steven T. Newcomb responded with a piece titled “Toward Disestablishing the Doctrine of Christian Domination” (here). The conversation continues with Newcomb’s newest piece “Acknowledging the Doctrine of Christian Domination.” In his article, Wilkins calls the discovery doctrine “one of…

  • Onondaga Nation General Counsel on McGirt v. Oaklahoma

    Onondaga Nation General Counsel on McGirt v. Oaklahoma

    “[Gorsuch’s] general construct throughout the case was that once the federal government has made promises and treaties, it must keep them,” Heath continued. “I can tell you that in the almost four decades since I have worked for the Onondaga that has not been the law.” ~ Joe Heath Learn more: “Landmark” SCOTUS Ruling Could…