November 19 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Register by November 12

To commemorate National Native American Heritage Month, join the National Indian Country Training Initiative on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 pm ET for a comprehensive legal exploration of pivotal historical events, as Assistant U.S. Attorney Arvo Mikkanen sheds light on the captivating narrative of the “Osage Reign of Terror,” with a special emphasis on the legal intricacies depicted in the acclaimed book and major motion picture “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

The presentation will include an in-depth examination of the forced displacement of the Osage tribe from their ancestral lands to the Indian Territory. The focus will center on the legal complexities arising from the discovery of oil and gas resources within the Osage Nation, including the intricate regulatory landscape governing allotment and reserved oil and gas headrights. AUSA Mikkanen will analyze the legal issues surrounding the murders of Osage tribal members, such as Henry Roan and Anna Brown, perpetrated by William K. Hale and John Ramsey in their exploitation of tribal assets under the headright system. The presentation will also feature a comprehensive review of the subsequent federal investigation led by the Bureau of Investigation, the precursor to the FBI, as well as the intricate legal proceedings encompassing the trials and appeals of William K. Hale and John Ramsey within the Western District of Oklahoma federal court.

CLE will not be provided.

There is no tuition charge for this training.