Announcements

Call for Presenters: 3rd Annual Tribal Government E-Commerce CLE Conference

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Download PDF: Call for Presenters 2017 Tribal Govt E-Commerce Conference

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University’s Indian Legal Program (ILP) and its Rosette, LLP American Indian Economic Development Program is proud to be hosting its 3rd Annual Tribal Government E-Commerce CLE Conference Sovereignty and E-Commerce: Innovating and Reshaping the Borders of Indian Country.  Conference Dates: February 2 – 3, 2017 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, I-10 and Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226.  The ILP is seeking dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable presenters for this upcoming conference.   Please see attached Call for Presenters / Submission Information.

Anishinabe Legal Services Seeks Fellow, Staff Attorney

Sarah M Donnelly

Fellowship

Attention 2017 law school graduates: ALS wants to host a fellow! ALS proposes fellowship projects concentrating on services to a Native American population in Rural Minnesota and primarily with Elders in Elder Abuse related matters and expanding tribal court jurisdiction. The Equal Justice Works RFP application is open until Sept. 16th.

If you are a current 3L, have an interest in Native American and Elder Law, and would like more information about our organization, please contact Chari at 1-800-422-1335 or by email: claduke-clark@alslegal.org.

Staff Attorney

ALS is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated Staff Attorney to provide direct legal services for clients before administrative agencies and Tribal Courts throughout the Anishinabe Reservations in North Central Minnesota. The staff attorney will be responsible to provide direct legal services to individuals specifically with their disability benefits including obtaining federal disability benefits through the reconsideration and appeals processes, but also handling overpayments and cessation cases, as well as other legal matters related to consumer law, school law, and tribal law.

This attorney is expected to be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota by anticipated start date of position; this attorney is also expected to be licensed or willing to immediately become licensed before the local Tribal Courts. Salary is D.O.E. and benefits include individual and family health insurance, dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and life insurance.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume, along with writing sample and three (3) references to ALS Administrative Director, Chari LaDuke-Clark, Anishinabe Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or email required application materials to claduke-clark@alslegal.org. Applications preferred by Sept. 19th but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Center for Indian Country Development: Early Childhood Development Programs in Indian Country

Kate Fort

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Please join the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) on October 5 and 6, for rich discussions highlighting scientific research and successful early child development programs in Indian country. We also will share strategies to elevate early childhood development as a policy priority in Indian country and sustain funding.

To broaden perspectives and promote collaboration, the CICD encourages attendance of small teams from American Indian and Alaska Native communities consisting of leaders of early childhood development programs and tribal government representatives, tribal leaders, or elders. Also attending will be non-profit organizations and government agencies that manage funding and technical assistance for early childhood development initiatives in Indian country.

Speakers and panelists include:

  • Brooke Ammann, Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion School
  • Kathleen Annette, Blandin Foundation
  • Josie Chase, Oglala Lakota College
  • Terry Cross, National Indian Child Welfare Association
  • Jackie Dionne, Minnesota Department of Health
  • Barb Fabre, White Earth Band of Chippewa
  • Anita Fineday, Casey Family Programs – Indian Child Welfare Program
  • Michael Goze, American Indian Community Development Corporation
  • Megan Gunnar, University of Minnesota
  • Matthew Rama, Thunder Valley CDC – Lakota Immersion Childcare
  • Art Rolnick, University of Minnesota
  • Betty Jane Schaaf, Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Urban Immersion Program
  • Linda Smith, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Anton Treuer, Bemidji State University
  • Lori Watso, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
  • Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz, American Indian College Fund
  • Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, University of New Mexico (invited)

In addition, the conference includes sessions to facilitate networking and idea sharing through roundtable discussions.

There is no charge for this “invitation only” event; conference registration is required. Please register early as space is limited.

Registration is Now OPEN for ILPC/TICA Conference!!

Kate Fort

Registration is here.

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch both days, along with the reception on Thursday night at the East Lansing Marriott. We’ve also applied for 10.75 CLEs from the Minnesota State Bar Association, and will provide forms for those seeking credits in other states.

The tentative agenda is here.

If you, your firm, or organization would like to be a conference sponsor, please see the form here for more information, and our deepest thanks for making the conference possible.

Pipeline to Law Initiative: 2-Day Admissions Workshop at USD in September

Sarah M Donnelly

Application Deadline September 1st!

Pipeline to Law Workshop at University of South Dakota School of Law September 16-17, 2016.

Free program! Lodging and meals provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Feel free to share with students you think is interested! This program received great reviews from previous students.

https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

 

Sentencing Commission Retains Tribal Issues Advisory Group

Sarah M Donnelly

The US Sentencing Commission seeks applications by October 24, 2016, for a standing advisory group that consults with Indian Country regarding federal sentencing issues. It will also study the findings and recommendations contained in the May 2016 Report, and consider amendments to the Guidelines Manual.

Download: Notice (PDF), Charter (PDF)

Previous posts: Final Report

Gun Lake Tribe to Release Lake Sturgeon into Kalamazoo River

Sarah M Donnelly

WHO: Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians; Michigan Department of Natural Resources; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Kalamazoo River Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow.

WHAT: Public celebration / release of juvenile sturgeon into the Kalamazoo River.

WHEN: Monday, August 29, 2016 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

WHERE: New Richmond Bridge County Park, 5700 Old Allegan Road, Hamilton, Mich.  Google Maps click here                            

DETAILS: The Gun Lake Tribe has organized an annual release of lake sturgeon into the Kalamazoo River.  Participating parties include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and the Kalamazoo River chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow.  The 8-inch sturgeon set for release were reared in a streamside hatchery and will be hand-released back into the river.

Sturgeon, or Nmé in Pottawatomi, is culturally important to the Tribe as the fish represents an animal clan in traditional beliefs.  Sturgeon clan people have spiritual knowledge offered as guidance to others and they live to an old age, just like lake sturgeon.  The rehabilitation of lake sturgeon is a reflection of the Tribe’s present-day progression as a community and a tribal government.

A welcome will be provided by Chairperson Leah Sprague-Fodor.  Tribal youth drum group, ThunderBuddies, will perform.  Also taking part in the ceremony are tribal elders John Bush, Punkin and Dave Shananaquet, and Miss Potawatomi Mary Bush.  The event will also include hatchery tours and light dinner for up to 200 people in attendance.  The general public is encouraged to attend this event.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Binoniemi-Smith (269) 397-1780 (office), (616) 885-2155 (on-site)

VAWA Trial Advocacy Training at Eastern Band, Aug. 24-26

Kate Fort

Agenda and registration here.

Little Traverse Historical Society: “A Bitter Memory” The Burn-Out at Burt Lake

Sarah M Donnelly

Rick Wiles History Talk FREE
WHEN: Thursday, July 28th, 7-8pm
WHERE: 100 Depot Court Petoskey, MI
MORE INFORMATION
Rick Wiles is a retired teacher from the Public Schools of Petoskey who writes historical white papers for the Mackinac Journal. He will discuss the October 1900 burning of the Cheboiganing Band’s Village.