THE WINTERS CENTENNIAL:
WILL ITS COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE ENDURE?
June 9-12, 2008
Hyatt Regency Tamaya -- Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico

The year 2008 marks the centennial of Winters v. United States, in which the Court formulated the reserved water rights doctrine now broadly asserted by Indian tribes and federal agencies. The decision, because of its enduring promise of justice to Native Americans, marks one of the great achievements of American jurisprudence.  The decision made possible the continuity of many Indian communities and non-Indian communities alike, along with the protection of important environmental resources. Now, one hundred years later, the question is whether the promise of Winters will be fulfilled. In celebration of the Winters Centennial, the Utton Transboundary Resources Center and the American Indian Law Center will convene a major symposium in June 2008 along the waters of the Rio Grande near Albuquerque. The symposium will review the legal and cultural history of the decision, assess the contemporary consequences of the reserved water rights doctrine (both nationally and internationally), and project the significance of Indian water rights into the 21st Century. The goal of the symposium is to assemble Indian reserved rights policy makers and decision makers at all levels in order to deepen the understanding of the effect of Winters and to advance the dialogue regarding the future role of reserved rights.

• Program (The program has been approved for up to 13.70 hours CLE credit.)

• Conference Registration

• Background and Purpose

The Hyatt Regency Tamaya is holding a block of rooms at a special rate of $199 plus taxes and a resort fee of $14 per night. These rooms are being held until 5/12/2008. For reservations call (505) 867-1234 or 1-800-233-1234. Mention Winters Centennial when making the reservation. To view the hotel and its amenities go to: http://tamaya.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/

Ground Transportation: To arrange transporatation between the ariport and the hotel, see "Guest Services" at http://tamaya.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Conference Field Trips to Pueblos: The field trip to Zia Pueblo was cancelled by the Pueblo, due to circumstances beyond its control. Field trips to Cochiti Pueblo, Santa Ana Pueblo, and Santo Domingo Pueblo are still being offered. If you have registered to go on one of these field trips, we recommend bringing with you appropriate walking shoes, a hat, sun glasses, and sunscreen. Bottled water will be available for consumption.

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