Native American Life

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On Thursday, April 29, at 10:00 am the Contemporary Issues Discussion Group (CIDG) will have as its lead discussant Jerry C. Straus, a noted authority on Native American life.

Mr. Straus has dedicated his career to representing Indian tribes in Washington for more than 50 years. His topic will be “American Indians – Tragic History and Bright Future…”

In 2012, Mr. Straus was named Lawyer of the Year in Native American Law by Best Lawyers. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the D.C. chapter of the Native American Bar Association in 2017.

Mr. Straus will also discuss his recent book Call me Mahtos: A Celebration of My Fifty-Seven Years as an Attorney for American Indian Tribes.

If you are not on the CIDG list but wish to receive an invitation, please contact Gene DuBow.