Link to job announcement here.
Native American Project Outreach Specialist Vacancy at University of Wisconsin
Link to job announcement here.
Author: Sarah M Donnelly
Hopi Tribe Position Vacancies
Job announcements (PDF):
Link to Tribe’s job site here.
These positions are vacant until filled. The employment application may be obtained on their website.
Applications can be submitted:
a: To the Office of Human Resources
b: Mailed to: The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039
c: Faxed to (928) 734-6611 (Please call to verify that HR received your fax)
d: Or e-mail to HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Office of Legal Counsel Vacancy
Under the direction of the General Counsel, legal counsel assists in providing legal advice and services to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, including its departments, arms (including the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise), subdivisions, regulatory bodies, committees, entities and business enterprises (MPTN) concerning legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations.
Juris Doctorate required from an ABA-accredited/approved law school. At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a government, private or corporate setting with some experience or exposure to the field of federal Indian law. Must be admitted to practice law in a State or federal jurisdiction at time of appointment to position, preferably in the state and federal courts of Connecticut. Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut and in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court within one year of appointment.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and problem solving skills required. Demonstrated excellent ability to research and analyze (both orally and in written form) legal issues, concerns or problems is required. Excellent ability to communicate legal concepts and analysis to MPTN (including its elected officials, officers, employees and representatives), to patrons, vendors or any other person necessary to resolve a matter is required. Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and paralegals and take direction from General Counsel and Legal Counsel, as required. Please note that we have designated this position as a “key” position pursuant to the Tribal and Native American Preference Law.
THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE PRACTICES TRIBAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE (33 M.P.T.L.) IN HIRING AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary pay commensurate with education and experience.
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO:
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL
ATTN: KATE GLAZA
2 MATT’S PATH, P.O. BOX 3060
MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338
OR VIA EMAIL TO:
kglaza@mptn-nsn.gov
Historic Water Agreement Between Oklahoma and Tribes
Chickasaw Nation Indian Child Welfare Attorney Vacancy
Link to job announcement here.
Position closes: 08/24/16
Indian Child Welfare Attorney
This position represents the Chickasaw Nation in juvenile deprived cases arising under the Indian Child Welfare Act in both in-state and out-of-state courts. Extensive travel is involved. Working knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act and courtroom experience are highly desirable.
Navajo Nation Sues and Seeks TRO Against State Court Jurisdiction Over Easement on Allotted Land
Here are the materials in the matter of Navajo Nation et al v. Rael et al, 16-cv-00888 (D. N.M. 2016):
Judge Dismisses Navajo Nation Challenge to State Jurisdiction in Personal Injury Suits at Casinos
Here are the materials in the matter of Navajo Nation et al v. Marsh et al, 15-cv-00799 (D. N.M. 2016):
Doc. 12 – Motion for Summary Judgment
Doc. 13 – Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment
Doc. 17 – McNeal Defendant’s Response in Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment
Doc. 19 – Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Doc. 21 – Memorandum Opinion and Order
Link to previously posted complaint here.
Earthjustice Seeks Applicants for Summer 2017 Law Clerk Positions
Download announcement here.
Several offices are actively involved in issues that affect Native communities. These include the Alaska offices (one in Juneau and one in Anchorage), the Northwest office located in Seattle, the Mid-Pacific regional office in Honolulu, the Rocky Mountain office in Denver, and the Northern Rockies office in Bozeman.
Court Dismisses with Leave to Amend Tribal Challenge to Willits Bypass
Materials in the matter of Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, et al v. United States Department of Transportation et al, 15-cv-04987 (N.D. Cal. 2016):
Doc. 31 – Federal Defendants’ Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss
Doc. 36 – Federal Defendants’ Reply in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss
Doc. 58 – Order Granting Federal Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, with Leave to Amend
Link to previously posted complaint here.
Galanda Urges Nooksack Court of Appeals to Fine Police Chief, Order Chief Judge
New materials in Galanda v. Nooksack Tribal Court (as of Aug. 3):
In re Gabriel Galanda v Nooksack Tribal Court Response re Order on Motion to Enforce Contempt Order
Recently, the former tribal attorney on the case is now its Chief Judge (Exhibit C in Declaration) and the Police Chief missed yesterday’s show cause deadline.
Link to court order to show cause by Aug. 3 here.
Link to Bellingham Herald coverage from July 29 here.
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