ilpc – Page 12 – Turtle Talk

Coverage here.

Chief Ed Champion of the Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation said his community is not against mining and development.

“We have lived closely with mining for over 100 years. Many of my people are miners or work in the mining industry. We have excellent relationships with mining companies that we work hard to maintain,” Champion said.

“That said, we do not want to see mining in the Peel watershed. To us, that land and water is sacred and should be preserved for future generations.”

The government’s decision created uncertainty for mining and industrial developers, as well, the groups said.

Diane Humetewa’s Judicial Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday Morning

January 24, 2014January 23, 2014ilpc

Announcement and hearing list here.

ILPC Fellow Sworn Into The Minnesota Bar

December 19, 2013ilpc1 Comment

Congratulations to Victoria Sweet, newest member of the Minnesota Bar. And chi-miigwetch to Judge Connors for doing the ceremony.

Tulsa World Coverage Of Cherokee Nation Filing in Legal Fees Case

November 23, 2013ilpc

Here.

Also the ICT article is here.

All Things Considered on Prosecuting in Tribal Court

August 5, 2013ilpc

Here.

“We live here. We engage the community here. We have an understanding of the crimes and the crime scenes, and we have Hopi juries here, and it gives us an advantage in that there are some cases I believe the tribal courts can more effectively prosecute,” she [Jill Engel] says.

Casey Family Programs Job Posting

July 15, 2013July 13, 2013ilpc

Here.

Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) full-time contract position based in Washington DC to work on ICWA issues in partnership with the Dept. of the Interior and Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

Job Summary:

This full-time contract position supports national efforts, through the federal executive branch, to address well-being needs of children, youth and families, in particular, increase understanding of the needs and opportunities related to improving outcomes for Native American children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect. The placement will ultimately benefit Casey Family Programs, ACYF, and the BIA by advancing their respective missions to enhance the well-being of vulnerable families involved in child welfare.