Coronavirus in Indian Country: Latest Case Counts as of May 11, 2020
The charts represent a joint effort by Indian Country Today, the American Indian Studies Center at UCLA, and the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA to combat data invisibility.
Thank you for your patience while we continue to work from home and adjust our job announcement posting schedules accordingly. To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Senior Counsel, Anchorage, Alaska. Provide assigned legal services with minimum supervision, serving as an expert in a variety of legal and regulatory matters. Primary work responsibilities include; Performing legal research, drafting policies, reviewing contracts, conducting internal investigations, and advising ANTHC leadership on legal matters; and more. To apply please submit your resume to Chelsea Greene (cmgreene@anthc.org) and fill out an online application here. Please see the job description for more information.
Pueblo of Laguna
Family Legal Assistance Attorney, Dept: Government Affairs Office, Laguna, NM. Attorney represents, advises, and advocates for Laguna families and elders who cannot afford legal representation on issues affecting economic security, health, substance abuse, and education.The application is open until filled. Please visit the Pueblo of Laguna website for more information and application instructions at www.lagunapueblo-nsn.gov or you can contact the Human Resources office at (505) 552-6654.
Water Protector Legal Collective
Staff Attorney, Albuquerque, NM. The staff attorney will help do outreach to Indigenous movements and peoples across Turtle Island to assess legal needs, develop and present legal trainings, for example in legal self-defense; intervening in the permit process; legal observation and documenting human rights violations; and more. See the job description for more information and send the required documents to director@waterprotectorlegal.orgno later than May 30, 2020.
Wilton Rancheria Appeals Court
RFQ, Wilton Rancheria Appellate Judge, Elk Grove, CA. Hearing cases appealed from the Wilton Rancheria Tribal Court. Application closes May 20, 2020. Please see the detailed request for more information.
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Legislative Analyst, Washington, DC. This position is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information and how to apply.
See posts from May 1, 2020.
CHLOE ELM (Tonawanda Seneca), YASMEEN MOHAMAD FARRAN (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation), KAITLIN MARIEL GANT (Oneida Nation of the Thames), AUSTIN MICHAEL MOORE (Samish Indian Nation), EMILY WACYK PASKI, KATHRYN IRENE PETERSEN (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians), and SARAH KAY ZLOTNICKI (Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi).
Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
University of Nevada
Lecturer II/Teaching Assistant Professor, Judicial Studies, Reno, NV. The manager of this degree program works in coordination with a LMS specialist as required, and with limited administrative support (approximately .10 FTE of an Administrative Assistant IV). The position also involves graduate level teaching in an area of expertise and extensive student advising duties. Thus, the position requires substantial content and technical expertise, as well as an ability to work independently in a fast-paced virtual academic environment. The application is open until filled. Apply here.
Oglala Sioux Tribe
Junior Associate In-House Counsel, OST Legal Department, Pine Ridge, SD. Counsel will work for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Council, the Executive Committee and with the Health and Human Services and Education Standing Committees. Counsel must attend weekly meetings with Committees and attend Tribal Council meetings as assigned. This position is open until filled. Please see the job announcement for more information.
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C.
Independent Director for the Board of Directors of Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C., Grand Rapids, MI. The Board of Directors is responsible for working with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the NHBP Tribal Council and other management staff to develop investment strategies and development plans for the Company to further the mission and purposes of the Company. In concert with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors is responsible for identifying investment criteria to drive the Company business acquisition and investment activities, authorizing investments/business acquisitions and monitoring the performance of the Company. Please see the job description for more information.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Staff Attorney, Gallup, NM. The staff attorney will handle cases and matters involving Federal Indian law and Indian tribal law issues, including representation of low income individuals in tribal court. In addition, the staff attorney may be required to handle general poverty law work in non-Tribal forums and to conduct outreach in Indian and non-Indian communities. For more information please see the position description.
See posts from April 24, 2020.
Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
Swanson, Drobnick & Tousey, P.C.
Associate Attorney, Woodbury, MN. The Associate Attorney will represent individuals, businesses and tribes in a wide variety of legal matters, including family law, criminal, child protection, business and governance, and may travel throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin to meet the needs of our clients. The position is open until filled. Submit cover letter and resume to Heidi A. Drobnick at hdrobnick@sdtlaw.com. Writing samples and references will be requested on a case-by-case basis.
University of Nevada
Lecturer II/Teaching Assistant Professor, Judicial Studies, Reno, NV. The manager of this degree program works in coordination with a LMS specialist as required, and with limited administrative support (approximately .10 FTE of an Administrative Assistant IV). The position also involves graduate level teaching in an area of expertise and extensive student advising duties. Thus, the position requires substantial content and technical expertise, as well as an ability to work independently in a fast-paced virtual academic environment. The application is open until filled. Apply here.
See posts from April 10, 2020.
National Indian Gaming Commission:
NIGC Budgetary Impacts from Coronavirus Pandemic
Letters to the White House:
4-20-2020 – Tribal Letter to the White House re 100% waiver of FEMA cost and reimbusement adjustment
Oglala Sioux Tribe written comments on the Coronavirus Relief Funds
Oglala Sioux Tribe Second Comments on CRF (Rev. 1)
See COVID-19 Tribal Documents updates.
Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
Please send all job announcements in this requested format. For examples, see the job announcements below.
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Legislative Analyst, Washington, DC. Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP, a national law firm dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of Indian tribal governments and organizations, seeks a Legislative Analyst to work in its Washington, DC office. This position is open until filled. Please see the Job Announcement for more information and how to apply.
Beverly Clark & Lynnmarie Johnson American Indian Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Bar Study Scholarship
Lynnmarie Johnson (Saginaw Chippewa descendant).
December 15, 1960 – July 21, 2015.
Lynnmarie was born in Flint, Michigan and was a resident of the Flint area all of her life. On February 23, 1980 she married Michael Bryan Johnson. Lynnmarie received her BBA from the University of Michigan in 1991, after receiving her AA, with honors, in 1989 from Mott Community College. Lynnmarie graduated from University of Michigan Law School in 1994. Not only was she a licensed attorney, she was also a certified public accountant. Her law practice had a focus on Bankruptcy and Estate Planning. She was a past Chair of the American Indian Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and a board member for both Michigan Indian Legal Services and Legal Services of Eastern Michigan.
Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the Beverly Clark & Lynnmarie Johnson American Indian Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Bar Study Scholarship.
Applicants must:
Applications are due on April 24, 2020 at 5pm by email to jsaeckl@rosettelaw.com
See posts from April 3, 2020.
Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:
Please send all job announcements in this requested format. For examples, see the job announcements below.
Big Fire Law and Policy Group LLP
Litigation Attorney, Omaha, Nebraska. Work on cases in a variety of areas including constitutional law, environmental law, real estate, employment, tax issues, corporate/business matters, and complex federal, state and tribal court litigation at both trial and appellate levels. The application closes 4/30/2020. For more information, please see the position description.
The Northern California Tribal Court Coalition (NCTCC)
Request for Qualifications. Seeking proposals from qualified professionals to serve as an Appellate Judge on contract through the NCTCC on an as-needed basis. NCTCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is a collaboration of Tribal Courts in Northern California, namely those of the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, Hoopa Valley Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, the Yurok Tribe and the Trinidad Rancheria. The RFQ is due April 23, 2020. Please see the attachment for more information.
Native Law Staff Attorney, Bethel, Alaska. This position provides direct representation to Association of Village Council Presidents (“AVCP”) member Tribes. The attorney represents tribal clients in state court Child in Need of Aid proceedings related to the Indian Child Welfare Act in collaboration with AVCP advocates, and advocates on behalf of the Tribe for their youth and families. The attorney will have the opportunity to participate in impact litigation, and provide advice and support to tribes on issues related to child welfare. See attached job description, or visit online for more information. Resume, writing sample, and references should be sent to ppickett@alsc-law.org. Posting remains open until position filled.
Swanson, Drobnick & Tousey, P.C.
Associate Attorney, Woodbury, MN. The Associate Attorney will represent individuals, businesses and tribes in a wide variety of legal matters, including family law, criminal, child protection, business and governance, and may travel throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin to meet the needs of our clients. The position is open until filled. Submit cover letter and resume to Heidi A. Drobnick at hdrobnick@sdtlaw.com. Writing samples and references will be requested on a case-by-case basis.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Project Manager, Community Development & Engagement, Helena, MT. Please see the position description for more information or visit online. Application is open until filled. Must submit resume and cover letter.
See posts from March 27, 2020.
Note: this is time sensitive with telephonic Tribal Consultations scheduled for April 2 and April 9, 2020.
DOI Tribal Consultation Letter 3.31.2020
Check the COVID-19 Tribal Documents page for information and resources.
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