The Hannahville Indian Community’s 2000 Gaming Ordinance exemplifies a strategic approach to sovereignty and self-regulation, establishing economic independence and rigorous oversight within tribal governance to ensure self-sufficiency. Continue reading Lessons from the Hannahville Gaming Ordinance
The Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) promotes tribal economic sovereignty by prioritizing employment for enrolled members, ensuring compliance among contractors, and aligning economic activities with community welfare and interests. Continue reading Understanding TERO: In The Hannahville Indian Community
The Hannahville Indian Community’s Enrollment Ordinance establishes criteria for tribal membership based on lineage, residency, and legal documentation, emphasizing sovereignty, ancestral connections, and the balance between tradition and modern bureaucracy. Continue reading The Blood and the Ledger
The Hannahville Indian Community’s chicken ordinance outlines guidelines for residents to keep poultry responsibly, emphasizing cleanliness, safety, and neighborly respect while ensuring community harmony. Continue reading Backyard Chickens in Hannahville
The Tribal Council’s Blight Ordinance promotes stewardship, safety, and community pride while defining and addressing public nuisances to ensure a healthy environment for all residents on the reservation. Continue reading The Blight Ordinance of 2021
The Adult Protection Code safeguards vulnerable adults and elders, ensuring safety while respecting autonomy and cultural values. Continue reading Adult Welfare in the Hannahville Indian Community
The Hannahville Indian Community’s Revised Adoption Code prioritizes the child’s safety, emphasizes tribal customs, and defines five adoption paths while safeguarding the rights and identities of adoptees. Continue reading Five Types of Adoption in the Hannahville Indian Community
The Hannahville Indian Community’s legal process for housing disputes emphasizes protecting tribal sovereignty, ensuring due process, and outlining strict procedures for eviction and foreclosure, including mandatory counseling. Continue reading Understanding Eviction and Foreclosure in the Hannahville Indian Community
