Governor Bill Anoatubby and Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger
Oklahoma City -- Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was recognized as “Friend of the Court” and “Honored One” during opening ceremonies of the Sovereignty Symposium Wednesday, June 1 at the Cox Convention Center.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger, a primary organizer of the event organized to discuss legal implications of tribal sovereignty, presented the awards.
The “Friend of the Court” award is presented each year to a person not directly involved in the legal profession who has been a strong supporter of the symposium.
Kauger said that Gov. Anoatubby has not only been a long-time supporter of the symposium, but has also done a great deal to advance the cause of sovereignty during his tenure as governor.
She said this is the first time in the history of the symposium that one person has received both awards.
“This symposium has done a tremendous job promoting the understanding and appreciation of tribal sovereignty through the years,” said Gov. Anoatubby. “It is really hard to measure the positive impact this event has had on Indian law and public perception of Indian nations."
“Everyone at the Chickasaw Nation takes a great deal of pride in participating in, and supporting this event.”
