On June 15th, The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the highly anticipated Haaland v. Brackeen case. The litigation involving three foster families, Texas, four intervening tribes and countless amici came to an end after nearly seven years. The Court’s holdings implicate both Indian Child Welfare Act practice and federal Indian law practice. Join Kate Fort for an overview of the decision.

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Kate Fort on: Haaland v. Brackeen Decision
Wednesday, June 21st, 12-1:15pm PT
CLE pending*

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5th Noojimo’iwewin Training

August 2-4, 2023 in-person and online

Hosted at the Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Brimly, MI

Register today for this tuition free training

CLE and CEU credits are pending submission and approval.

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Full Press Release:

BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community will host its annual Noojimo’iwewin: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Training on Aug. 2-4. In its 5th year, Noojimo’iwewin will focus on Best Practices In Motion: Growing Into our Best Systems. Registration is open and this training is free of charge. 

Each year BMIC strives to bring national experts and timely content to this training. “Really great information” said a 2022 attendee about this domestic violence and child welfare training, “I loved the opportunity to have the starting conversations on this topic and on what to bring back to my organization for our community.”

The 2023 Noojimo’iwewin will feature several hands-on units for attorneys, judges, court clerk personnel, social workers, victim advocates, law enforcement and anyone who works in areas involving violence against women. Attendees can anticipate being surrounded by fellow professionals and community members all with the same undertaking: Growing into our best systems to heal our communities from family violence.

Each unit is designed to assess and refine attendees’ effective service strategies for community safety. The training units are facilitated by engaging, expert faculty and panelists from around Michigan and the United States. 

Tentative topics include:

• Working with DV coalitions
• Working with survivors
• Healing to Wellness Courts
• How to partner with law enforcement in DV cases
• Innovations DV court practices
• The Brackeen decision

BMIC, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is home to Bay Mills Resort & Casino, the site of this training. While in the area, attendees can enjoy local activities such as the Farmer’s Market, Mission Hill Overlook, Whitefish Point Lighthouse, and the fresh waters of Lake Superior.

If you cannot attend the training in-person, Noojimo’iwewin continues to be available virtually. 

Both in-person and online attendees will be asked to connect by using the interactive event platform, Whova. Whova holds all training details. Attendees can register and sign in to see the agenda, speaker details, and presentation materials, plus get to know each other through Community discussion boards, group chats, and more. Be sure to download Whova to your mobile device to learn more.

This training is pending approval for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education and Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Units. Registration is free and still open. When registering, be sure to accurately note if you will attend in-person or online. In-person attendees must book their room at the Bay Mills Resort & Casino by July 15–mention the VAWA ICWA Training to hold your spot. Contact trainings@whitenergroup.biz with questions. 

Apologies for the late announcement, but due to ILPC staffing changes, we had to take a Friday Job Announcement summer hiatus. We plan to start up again later this month. Thank you for your patience with us during our various transitions.