Turtle Talk

Turtle Talk, published by Michigan State University College of Law, focuses on legal issues related to Indigenous peoples and tribal law. The blog covers topics such as tribal sovereignty, federal Indian law, tribal court decisions, Indigenous rights, and cultural preservation. It also discusses litigation involving Native American tribes, implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and policy developments affecting tribal communities. The blog provides updates on court cases, legal briefs, and scholarly discussions relevant to tribal governance and Indigenous legal advocacy.

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The Implementation Project will host its next quarterly meeting, “Tribes, Intertribal Organizations, and the Declaration,” on September 10, 2026, from noon–1:30 p.m. Mountain Time via Zoom. The roundtable will explore opportunities for international engagement and implementation of the UN Declaration

As some Tribes reject hyperscale data centers in Indian Country, others are embracing data center development. Others are imposing moratoria on data centers to allow for further studies and policy development. Below is a snapshot of what Tribes are doing.