EST_CLIR_0003_Meetings_01

Summary: 
Part 1 of 2. 003_Meetings_01. Marvin J. Sonosky case.
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Part 1 of 2. 003_Meetings_01

 

General Council Meeting: March 17, 1978 - March 18, 1978

Note: it cuts off abruptly at the end. 

 

Disclaimer: The ideas or opinions expressed in this recording are those of the individual(s) recorded and not the official views or opinions of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe or Shoshone General Council as a whole unless otherwise stated on the record. The access protocols for this recording were determined by an Eastern Shoshone Community Curation Team. 

 

Description: Marvin J. Sonosky, the attorney for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe at the time, does a presentation to the Shoshone General Council along with his business partner. They review their actions on behalf of the tribe and review their prepared reports. They discuss oil and gas matters and also provide advice on federal programs for the tribe. They also discuss the cases they have won and those they are preparing, specifically regarding water claims and cases against the government to protect the tribe's water rights.