Lecture at Sheridan College to discuss Native American hunting rights, Federalism

The Thickman Faculty Lecture Series at Sheridan College will feature “Native American Hunting Rights & Federalism: Herrera vs Wyoming” by Michael Thomas. 

This section of the ongoing lecture series will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Kinnison Hall at Whitney Center for the Arts and streamed online at www.sheridan.edu/lectures. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided following the lecture.

According to the college, Thomas, who teaches History of Wyoming and Wyoming Government at Sheridan College, will discuss the history of treaties involving hunting rights and the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie. He will tell the story of Calvin Herrera and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and explain the Supreme Court interpretation of Herrera vs. Wyoming. This will be followed by a discussion about what happens next, the implications for the future and issues with Federalism today.

Thomas serves as an adjunct faculty member at Sheridan College. He teaches History of Wyoming and Wyoming Government. He holds an associate degree in history from Casper College, a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Social Studies from the University of Wyoming as well as a Master of Arts in American History from American Public University. He is a public school teacher with ten years of experience and leads the Sheridan High School “We the People” program.

The Thickman Faculty Lecture Series is hosted by the Sheridan College Foundation and funded by the Thickman Lecture Endowment. 

Sheridan College is located at 1 Whitney Way in Sheridan. For more information about this or upcoming lectures, contact the Sheridan College Foundation at 307-675-0700.