Executive Order here.
Press release here.
Link to media coverage here.
Author: Sarah M Donnelly
Tonto National Forest To Fill Tribal Liaison Positions
Job descriptions and application instructions here.
The Forest Service will employee a temporary and permanent Tribal Liaison at its Supervisor’s Office in Phoenix. Submit by October 13, 2015.
Ramah Class Action Summary and Estimated Dollar Shares
To all members of the Ramah class: please read this notice carefully; it contains important information about a proposed final settlement agreement.
Summary Notice of Final Settlement in Ramah Navajo Chapter v. Jewell here.
Estimated Dollar Shares for Each Class Member here.
Link to many other documents including FAQ here.
Previous TurtleTalk coverage here.
Tribal Liaison Vacancy with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Link to job announcement here.
Tuesday, October 13th is deadline to apply.
AUSA Vacancy for Eastern District of Wisconsin
USAO Eastern District of Wisconsin
Attorney
205 Doty Street Suite 301
Green Bay, WI 54301
United States
16-EDWI-1496516-AUSA
About the Office: The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is currently seeking qualified applicants for a position as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division for our Green Bay, WI location. The AUSA will serve as a Community Prosecutor and primarily handle matters arising on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Job Description: The Community Prosecutor will interact with the Menominee Indian Tribe, as well as other federally-recognized tribes, on a variety of public and community safety matters. The Community Prosecutor also will be responsible for the federal prosecution of felony offenses, such as violent crimes, sexual assaults, sexual exploitation of children, and drug-trafficking offense
Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate analytical ability, good judgment, and excellent communication and courtroom skills. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills. Applicants should be proficient in the use of a computer. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and highly professional manner with other attorneys, professional support staff, client agency representatives, law enforcement officers / investigators, opposing counsel, and court staff. Experience working in Indian Country or experience prosecuting violent crimes or sexual assault offenses preferred.
Salary: AD -21 – AD 29: $45,477 to $120,365.00 plus locality.
Travel: Occasional Travel from the Green Bay Branch Office to the Main Office in Milwaukee; and to the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Application Process: Please be sure to follow all instructions in the announcement. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted and will not receive consideration.
Applications submitted to directly to the District will not be accepted and will be returned. Interested applicants must apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/414648700
Additional vacancies may be filled under this announcement as needed.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2015
Relocation Expenses: None
Number of Positions: 1
Reception for Release of Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise
Yurok Tribe Now Accepting Law Clerk Applications for Spring and Summer 2016
A complete description and application instructions here.
Save the Date: Public Reception to Kick Off Why Treaties Matter Outreach Event
Minnesota American Indian Bar Association
Save the Date
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 4:30-7:00 PM
MAIBA will be co-hosting an extraordinary outreach event with the United States District Court, District of Minnesota and FBA-MN focusing on Indian treaty rights. As part of the event, the Why Treaties Matter Exhibit will be on display at the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis for two weeks in November. MAIBA will be co-hosting a kickoff reception on November 3, 2015 in the atrium of the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis for the outreach event. The Honorable Diane Humetewa (Hopi), the first Native American women appointed to an Article III Judgeship and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a United States District Court Judge will be providing the keynote address at the kickoff reception. We hope to see you at the event. Miigwech and have a good day.
Public Reception to Kick Off Why Treaties Matter Outreach Event
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 4:30-7:00 pm
U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis
300 South Fourth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
American Indian Prisoner Religious Freedom 2nd Amended Complaint
Here is the complaint in McCarter v. Beard (C.D. Cal.):
Doc 49 – McCarter RLUIPA 2nd Amended Complaint
Previous complaint posted here.
Wyoming Federal Court Grants Ute Indian Tribe’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against BLM Fracking Rule
Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions here.
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