Registration is open for the 6th Annual Noojimo’iwewin: The VAWA and ICWA Training hosted by Bay Mills Indian Community, July 31-August 2, 2024.
Hosted in person with a virtual option, this year’s training theme is Healing Together. Book your stay at the Bay Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley, MI by July 15. Learn more and see the agenda here. CLE and social work CU credits are pending submission and approval.
Lessons Learned: Healing to Wellness
March 14, 2024 on Zoom Webinar
11-3pm ET | 10-2pm CT | 9-1pm MT | 8-12pm PT | 7-11am AKT
Registration now open at https://www.tjstraining.com/
We in the legal profession need to look at alternatives to incarceration and probation, which can have negative impacts on individuals. We instead need to provide independent, traditional, and cultural remedies as alternatives and shift our focus toward healing communities. Join us as we discuss the intrinsic value of Healing to Wellness Courts and their community-specific services, stories, and funding.
Below times are listed in ET:
11:00-11:20am Introduction; Review of Penobscot’s Healing to Wellness Conference
11:20-12:30pm Session 1: Service Providers
12:45-1:45pm Session 2: Success Stories
2:00-2:30pm Session 3: Federal Funding, Where To Find It
2:30-3:00pm Closing Thoughts & Lessons Learned
View the application, materials and important dates here. Application must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024. Applicants who miss the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
February 29-March 2, 2024
on-site at the Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, MI
Join the Michigan Indian Education Council with co-hosts the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to celebrate and honor all our relations.
More information at miecconference.org. The 3-track conference is open to all educators and includes a student youth track. Topics include:
Registration is still open! Event agenda and details here. Travel Reimbursements & Waivers available for Tribal Education Departments and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
This conference is for school personnel and tribal education department personnel who advise students on careers and higher education. This is not for prospective law students.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Indigenous Law Conference!
TICA CHAMPIONS ⚖️
-Cherokee Nation
-Chickasaw Nation
-Fields Han Cunniff PLLC
-Invenio Tribal Law
-Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
-Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP
TICA SUPPORTERS 💪🏼
-Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
-Casino Del Sol, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
-Choctaw Nation
-Earthjustice
-Hogen Adams
-Holland & Knight
-Industrial Economics, Incorporated
-Jill Grant & Associates, LLC
-Ocotillo Law & Policy Partners
-Rothstein Donatelli, LLP
-The Circle Law Group, P.C.
-Williamson Creative Agency
PANEL SPONSORS 🌟
-Greetham Law, P.L.L.C.
-Historical Research -Associates, Inc.
-Kutak Rock
-Native American Rights Fund
RECEPTION SPONSORS🌹
-Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
-Red Maple Consulting
OTHER SPONSORS 🌅
-Maynes, Bradford, Shipps, Sheftel LLP
-Indigenous Law and Policy Center at MSU Law
-Tribal In-House Counsel Association
Moderator: Wenona Singel (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians), Director, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, Michigan State University College of Law
Hon. Lauren King (Muscogee (Creek) Nation), United State District Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Hon. Allie Greenleaf Maldonado, (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Turtle Clan), Michigan Court of Appeals
Hon. Sarah I. Wheelock (Meskwaki Nation, Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa), Judge, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Native judges who work in state and federal courts have a unique insider’s perspective on judicial review of litigation before the courts. This panel will give Native judges an opportunity to share that insiders’ perspective to strengthen tribal advocacy. The panel will also include members of the judiciary who previously worked as tribal in-house counsel. These judges will share their thoughts on tribal advocacy before the courts based on their prior work as tribal attorneys and their current work as state and federal court judges.
Virjinya Torrez (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma), Assistant Attorney General, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
TJ McReynolds (Pueblo de San Ildefonso), Senior Counsel, Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC
Harrison W. Rice (Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma), Assistant Attorney General, Tohono O’odham Nation
The Objective of this presentation is for attorneys to better understand how both the Oath of Admission to the Bar and the Lawyer’s Creed of Professionalism overlap and extend beyond the values and requirements of a respective State’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
1. Maintaining objectivity for effective assessment of the impact actions have on clients, others and the legal system.
2. Competent client representation includes maintaining reasonable expectations through candid and objective advice, clear communication to clients.
3. Acting with courtesy and civility.
4. Advancing legitimate client interests can be accomplished through expeditious and cost-effective handling of all legal matters while maintaining respect, courtesy, and fairness.
5. To act and speak honestly and respectfully in both personal and professional life, honoring the court and legal system, diligently advocating for clients, and protecting the integrity of the legal profession.
The tribal, state, and federal benches need more Native judges and judicial clerks. We encourage Native law students to join us to meet Native federal judges and learn more about their journey. Please share with NALSA groups!
Visit the website for more information about the panelists and to register.
9:00 AM-10:15 AM ET | 11/9/23 | 1.25 CLE Credits
In this keynote presentation, Doreen McPaul will provide some insight about the formation and early years of the Tribal In-House Counsel Association and the organization’s path during her 10 years as TICA’s President. Drawing on her own experiences as an Indian law and tribal law practitioner, she will share some lessons learned about the importance of humanity, connection, service, wellness and more as we forward gaze to the next 10 years, both for TICA and for tribal in-house practice generally. Moderated by TICA Vice-President, Stephen Greetham.
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