Author: Sarah M Donnelly

Tohono O’odham Court of Appeals Finds Constitutional Waiver of Immunity in Banishment Suit

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Friday Job Announcements

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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.

National Indian Gaming Commission

Financial analyst, Washington D.C. Closes 1/30/2017.

Jill Grant & Associates, LLC

Associate Attorney. Jill Grant & Associates, LLC, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an associate attorney. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental law is required.  Jill Grant & Associates provides environmental counsel and representation to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and other environmental organizations, and represents tribes on jurisdictional and administrative law issues.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Native Americans are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) a legal writing sample, (4) a list of references, and (5) a law school transcript by email to associateposition@jillgrantlaw.com.

Hannahville Indian Community

Associate General Counsel.

Send Your Written Comments to the Army Corps by February 20th

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In response to Daily Action’s call to contact the Army Corps of Engineers over Dakota Access Pipeline, here is a recommendation to comment on the agency’s notice of intent to prepare the pipeline’s environmental impact statement:

While Sierra Club offers a pre-written message, please consider writing your own comment, if you can. Visit these sites for more information on the federal register and what makes an effective comment:

Further Links:

UPDATE (15:52 ET):

Thanks to kylaluaz@yahoo.com for telling us about the Standing Rock EIS Information Group on Facebook.

Larry Roberts’ Final Letter to Tribal Leaders as Assistant Secretary

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Download(PDF): Signed Dear Tribal Leader Letter – January 18 2017

Part-time Associate Judge Position with Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

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UPDATE (1/27/17): All Submissions will be opened publicly on February 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Final award of the Submission is expected to be made on March 1, 2017.

Download(PDF): Request for Qualifications

All Submissions must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tribal Court Comprehensive Planning Demonstration Program – Facilitator Proposal” on the outside of the envelope. Submissions must be RECEIVED by January 24, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, to:

Diane C. Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420

Faxed Submissions will not be accepted. Any Submissions received after the date and time of opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the Submitter.

Court Denies TRO to Prevent Publishing Dakota Access EIS Notice

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Download(PDF) DAPL motion and memorandum of law filed January 16, 2017:

From the District Court for the District of Columbia in the matter of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. United States Army Corps of Engineers, 1:16-cv-01796-JEB:

“MINUTE ORDER: As explained in open court following today’s hearing, the Court ORDERS that Dakota Access’s 80 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED and its Motion for Preliminary Injunction is WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 01/18/2017. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 01/18/2017)”

Download(PDF) Federal Register : Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in Connection With Dakota Access, LLC’s Request for an Easement To Cross Lake Oahe, North Dakota

News Release: Roberts Announces Inclusion of Updated CSC Policy into DOI Indian Affairs Manual

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Download(PDF): Press Release

Excerpt:

Lawrence S. Roberts today issued an updated Contract Support Costs (CSC) Policy for the Indian Affairs Manual (IAM). The updated Policy reflects extensive tribal consultation and the work of the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) CSC Workgroup, which is comprised of tribal and federal experts.

The updated Policy provides for the full payment of CSC and helps ensure that the payment of CSC is accurate, timely, and meets 100 percent of a tribe’s CSC need as calculated under the Policy. The Policy also simplifies and streamlines CSC calculation to expedite payment.

ACLU of Montana Legal Director Job Posting

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Download(PDF): ACLU-MT Legal Director job description Jan ’17

The ACLU of Montana is currently looking for a Legal Director. Attached is the job description with information on how to apply. Submit a letter of interest; resume; two relevant professional writing samples (e.g., memoranda of law or demand letters demonstrating research, writing, and legal analytical skills); salary requirements; and three professional references, identifying their relationship to you and including their email addresses and phone numbers. Email your application to Michelle Cares, Office Coordinator, at michellec@aclumontana.org or mail it to:

ACLU of Montana, Attn: Michelle Cares
P.O. Box 9138, Missoula, MT 59807

Please put “Legal Director” in the subject line of your email or on your envelope. Also, please indicate in your letter of interest where you saw this job posting (Turtle Talk). Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of February 13, 2017, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interior Approves Craig Tribal Association’s Land-into-Trust Application

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Download(PDF): Press Release

Link: Notice in Federal Register

Excerpt:

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Lawrence S. Roberts, who leads the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, today announced the Department’s decision to place a 1.08-acre land parcel owned by the Craig Tribal Association, a federally recognized tribe headquartered in the City of Craig, Alaska, into federal Indian trust status. The decision is the first under the Department’s revised rule for taking tribal land into trust in Alaska.

Staff Attorney-Law Clerk Vacancy with Ho-Chunk Nation

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Ho-Chunk Nation
Staff Attorney-Law Clerk
Judiciary Branch
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Summary: Assist Tribal Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices with legal research and the drafting of opinions in a timely manner while facilitating public access to the Court through the provision of procedural legal information.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and in good standing of a State Bar. Strong research and writing skills. Strong word processing and computer research skills. Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Tribal and Federal Indian Law. Fluency in Ho-Chunk Language desired but not required. Preference to members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, then other Native Americans. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check. No felony convictions, no current open criminal cases or civil matters that would reflect negatively on the Judiciary Branch. Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proper insurance, is required. This is an appointed position.

Working Conditions: Office setting, courtroom. Occasional travel may be required.

We offer 401(K), Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits.

COVER LETTER, RESUME & TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED

Please submit to:
Clerk of Court, Mary Thunder at Mary.Thunder@ho-chunk.com

Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $50,000 – $59,999

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Schuyler Tilson, the Senior Staff Attorney, at 715-284-2722 or by e-mail at Schuyler.Tilson@ho-chunk.com