Sarah M Donnelly

Amicus Briefs in Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. Army Corps of Engineers

February 22, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

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National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Oglala Sioux Tribe
Association on American Indian Affairs, Pueblo of Pojoaque, and University of New Mexico School of Law Natural Resources and Environmental Law Clinic
National Congress of American Indians, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Alaska Intertribal Council, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, Intertribal Association of Arizona, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, National Indian Education Association, National Indian Gaming Association, United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund, Inc., American Civil Liberties Union, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and 34 Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Great Plains Tribal Chairmans’ Association

Friday Job Announcements

February 17, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Hualapai Nation

Associate Judge. NEW Closing date: 3/2/2017.

National Indian Education Association (NIEA)

Tribal Education Specialist, Washington D.C.

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)

Staff Attorney, Washington D.C. First review 2/21/2017. Open until filled.

Nooksack Tribe Sues Interior for Refusing to Recognize Tribal Council, Fund Contracts

February 14, 2017Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

Download(PDF): Complaint for Injunction, Writ of Mandamus, Declaratory Judgment, and Other Relief

Standing Rock Denounces Army Easement Announcement, Vows Court Challenge

February 13, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Download(PDF): Press Release

Next steps for Tribe and allies:

The Tribe will challenge any easement decision on the grounds that the EIS was
wrongfully terminated. The Tribe will demand a fair, accurate and lawful environmental impact statement to identify true risks to its treaty rights, including its water supply and sacred places.
The Tribe has asked the court for DAPL to disclose its oil spill and risk assessment
records for full transparency and review by the public.
If DAPL is successful in constructing and operating the pipeline, the Tribe will seek to
shut the pipeline operations down.
A Native Nations march on Washington is scheduled for March 10. The Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe and tribes across the country invite allies in America and from around the
world to join the march.

Pascua Yaqui Tiwahe Coordinator Opening

February 13, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Download(PDF): Job Announcement

The Tiwahe Family Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring, and improvement of the Tiwahe Project under the Office of the Attorney General. The Tiwahe Project’s goal is to strengthen American Indian and Native American (Al/AN) communities and families through a tribally driven and culturally relevant service model with an emphasis on intervention and prevention services. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating project goals and objectives of the BIA’s Tiwahe project with local tribal, federal, state partners and service providers. This individual will also be responsible for working alongside the BIA and the National Tiwahe Coordinator.

Responsibility and Requirements:

Provide project oversight and coordination on the Tribal Tiwahe Project, including but not limited to serving as primary point of contact for the Tribe.

Under the direction of the Attorney General, will coordinate project goals and objectives including other key tribal service programs including the Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Prosecutor, Department of Health, Department of Housing, Tribal Courts, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Department of Education, Job Placement and Training/477 Program and/or other Tribal programs.

Citing Religious Freedom Act, CRST Requests TRO Against DAPL

February 10, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Download(PDF): Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Requests Temporary Restraining Order to DAPL Based on the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

2017 Berkhofer Lecture: An Evening with Joy Harjo

Image February 10, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Order Denying Stay Pending Appeal in Oglala Sioux v. Fleming (Van Hunnik)

February 10, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Download(PDF): Doc. 332 – Order (2/9/2017)

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No Stay Pending IGRA Appeal in 10th Circuit for Pueblo of Pojoaque

February 10, 2017Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

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Here are further materials and briefs in the matter of Pueblo of Pojoaque v. State of New Mexico, 16-cv-00625 (D. NM):

Friday Job Announcements

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017Sarah M Donnelly

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Navajo Nation

Public Defender, Window Rock, AZ. Open until filled.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Associate General Counsel, Justice Department. Applications are due by March 3 and consist of a cover letter, resume and references. The cover letter may be an email. All interested attorneys are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Peter Ortego, General Counsel at portego@utemountain.org , or call (970) 749 9816 with any questions.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

Tribal Realty Officer/Tribal Court Specialist. Responsible for providing direct services to restricted property land owners and native allotment applicants within the Sheet’ka Kwaan under supervision of the Tribal Attorney. The Tribal Court Specialist responsibilities of this position requires providing support to the Tribal Court, working closely with the Tribal Court Judges, Tribal Attorney and Social Services department.

Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation

ICWA Attorney for contract, Oakville, Wa. Contractor will advise and represent CTSS in Chehalis Tribal Court as well as other Tribal and State courts in all ICWA, dependency and vulnerable adult cases. Must have Juris Doctorate and five years directly related experience with a preference to American Indian/ Alaska Native communities. Must be an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and eligible for immediate admission to Tribal Court. Valid WA State license and insurability through our insurances, pass background check and pass pre-employment drug testing. Submit letter of interest and resume to: gfrancis@chehalistribe.org.

MHA Nation

Assistant Tribal Prosecutor/Special Assistant US Attorney, New Town, ND. Closing date 3/27/2017. Applications shall be in writing; to include a professional Resume, legal qualifications and any other submissions at the option of the applicant.

ACLU of Montana

Communications Strategist. Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of March 6, 2017 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Yurok Tribe

Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Tribal Attorney. Open until filled.