Announcements

Great Lakes Fishery Trust RFP for Shore-based Angling and Tribal Commercial Fishing

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust has issued an RFP for grant proposals to increase access to Great Lakes Fisheries for shore-based angling and tribal commercial fishing.

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) is now accepting grant proposals under its Access to the Great Lakes Fishery funding category. Proposals can be submitted online at www.glft.org and are due by Friday, August 23, 2013.

The GLFT’s Access to the Great Lakes Fishery grant category focuses on significantly increasing access to the Great Lakes fishery for shore-based angling and tribal commercial fishing. Up to $500,000 is available for access projects.

The key intended outcomes foraccess grants to be awarded under this RFP are to:

  • Increase awareness of the GLFT as an access funder and increase the number of high-quality proposals received by the GLFT
  • Enhance shore-based Great Lakes recreational and tribal fishing opportunities through capital improvements where conditions are appropriate
  • Ensure that all jurisdictions on Lake Michigan with suitable site conditions have a public access site

For detailed information on funding priorities and requirements, and to submit a proposal, visit the GLFT website at www.glft.org. The Great Lakes Fishery Trust will only accept proposals submitted online on or before 5:00 PM, August 23, 2013. If you have questions regarding the grant opportunity, please contact Jonathon Beard, Grant Manager, at (517) 371-7468.

National American Indian Court Judges Association Job Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Program Administrator:

NAICJA Program Administrator posting

American Indian Law Journal Call for Papers

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The American Indian Law Journal, published by the Seattle University School of Law, is currently accepting submissions for potential publication in the fall and spring issues.  The American Indian Law Journal serves as a vital online resource providing high quality articles on issues relevant to Indian law practitioners and scholars across the country. The deadline for submissions for the fall issue is Wednesday September 4, 2013.  Our staff begins the editing process in mid-September, with publication occurring just after Thanksgiving. Articles considered for publication in the spring issue must be submitted no later than Wednesday February 5, 2014.

The American Indian Law Journal accepts articles and abstracts for consideration from students, practitioners, and law school faculty members.  For more information or to submit an article, please contact MJ McCallum, Content Editor, at mccallu5@seattleu.edu.  Past issues of the American Indian Law Journal are available at:

Spring Issue Volume I Issue II  

Fall Issue Volume I Issue I

We look forward to your submissions.

The American Indian Law Journal Editorial Board.

BIA-OJS Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program (August 2013)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Training Announcement – Philadelphia, Mississippi 2013

BIA-OJS Training Announcement: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program (July 2013)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Training Announcement Reno Nevada 2013

 

Little River Band Ottawa Job Posting — General Counsel, Executive Legal Department

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

General Counsel

Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Job Postings for Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Attorney General

Assistant AG

Little River Band Ottawa Attorney Job Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Position: General Counsel, Executive Legal Department

(Full Time – Contractual)

Summary: This position is responsible for providing legal counsel, guidance, and direction to the office of the Ogema and the Executive Branch of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government. 

Employment Qualifications: A qualified candidate offers the following:

  • J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school; and
  • seven (7) years experience with a major law firm or legal department; and
  • demonstrative experience of Constitutional Law and Federal Indian Law practices; and
  • admittance to practice in Michigan or other state bar (shall obtain Michigan Bar within one year of employment); and
  • strong knowledge of litigation, employment and business law.

 “Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #11-600-02”

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National Indian Gaming Commission Attorney Job Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

2013 Healing Circle Run/Walk, July 13-19, 2013

Victoria Sweet

From the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission:

The 2013 Healing Circle Run/Walk will occur from July 13-19, 2013. The run/walk will connect eight Ojibwe reservations in northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota (see map) starting at the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and ending at Lac du Flambeau on July 13 (Day 1), then ending at Mole Lake on July 14 (Day 2), at Lac Vieux Desert on July 15 (Day 3), at Bad River/Red Cliff on July 16 (Day 4), at Fond du Lac/Black Bear Casino on July 17 (Day 5), at St. Croix on July 18 (Day 6), and at Lac Courte Oreilles on July 19 (Day 7).

For more information or if you are interested in participating as a core runner, or having a group of runners from your reservation participate, please contact Jenny Krueger, Sue Lemieux, or Neil Kmiecik at GLIFWC at (715) 682-6619. All participants must assume personal liability, as well as responsibility for their own transportation and expenses.

Map.

GLIFWC site.

I participated in this event for a few days in 2011 and had a wonderful experience. Participants range from young children to elders and both walkers and runners. Some people go for only one day and others for the whole week. I hope to join this event again one of these summers.