Some tribal courts use items reflecting their culture in the courtroom. A tribal judge may wear a robe or other clothing with decorations of importance to the tribe.
Judge Michael Petoskey, who has served in several of Michigan’s tribal courts, wears a robe from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Court.
Listen as Judge Petoskey describes the robe he wore at the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court.