Colville Seeks Chief Judge

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Chief Judge JA

 

Arizona IPLP Conference — “Cobell Settlement Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations: 2014 and Beyond.”

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Galanda Broadman Position Announcement

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Galanda Broadman 2014 Associate Position Announcement

 

Reid Peyton Chambers to Give 2014 Canby Lecture

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NAICJA 2014 Symposium Request for Proposals

2014 National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks’ Conference and

 Request for Presentation Proposals

The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) invites presentation proposals for the 44th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks’ Conference which will be held on October 8-10, 2014 at the Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  NAICJA’s Annual Conference offers innovative and timely information through high quality presentations by knowledgeable speakers. In 2014, the theme of the conference is “Celebrating Tribal Justice Innovations and Success.” NAICJA is presenting topics that highlight the broad spectrum of innovative and creative American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and First Nation tribal justice system approaches utilized in addressing crime and resolving disputes.  For tribal court clerks, NAICJA is providing information on best court administration practices and emerging court technology necessary to support the tribal justice system.

This is your opportunity to share your expertise and display your creativity by developing an original program for presentation.  Proposals specifically tailored to meet the needs of the NAICJA audience are strongly preferred. Proposals are due on or before February 28, 2014.

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NAICJA 2014 Presentation RFP

2nd Annual Tribal Lands Conference @ the University of Arizona

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Arizona Lands

Online registration for attorneys and state and federal employees is available at:

 

Online registration for Indian land owners/allottees, tribal leaders, tribal employees, students, and university faculty and staff is available at:

Tohono O’odham Nation Attorney Posting

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Tohono O’odham Asst AG

First Native Judge Appointed to Riverside County Superior Court

Sunshine Sykes, a member of the Navajo Nation, was appointed to Riverside County Superior Court in California on Dec. 5 by Gov. Jerry Brown. More information is here. I used to work with her at California Indian Legal Services. Congratulations Judge Sykes!

American Indian and Alaska Native Child Exposed to Violence Task Force First Hearing Monday in Bismarck

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE TASK FORCE TO HOLD FIRST PUBLIC HEARING

Dec. 9 in Bismarck, N.D.

Media advisory – 1st Public Hearing -Bismarck

Hopi Tribe General Counsel Job Posting

Hopi Tribe Job Vacancy – General Counsel

THE HOPI TRIBE
Job Title: General Counsel
Job Number: 12-001
Closing Date: OPENED UNTIL FILLED
Program: Office of the General Counsel
Salary: $185,000.00 (non-negotiable)
A complete job application must be submitted along with applicable forms required. HR will accept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see attached resumes” on the application will not be accepted. Pre-background / employment screening will be conducted.
The General Counsel is a full-time EXEMPT position and will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental, Vision & 2% Match on 401(k). Additional benefits include annual and sick leave plus 10 paid holidays, 1 cultural day per year.
INTRODUCTION
The General Counsel is the principle legal counsel of the Hopi Tribe and provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government as specified by the Tribal Council. The General Counsel manages the work of the Tribe’s Office of General Counsel, and assists the Tribal Council in managing the work of the Tribe’s outside legal counsel.
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