Download(PDF): Doc. 332 – Order (2/9/2017)
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Author: Sarah Donnelly
No Stay Pending IGRA Appeal in 10th Circuit for Pueblo of Pojoaque
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Here are further materials and briefs in the matter of Pueblo of Pojoaque v. State of New Mexico, 16-cv-00625 (D. NM):
- 123 – Plaintiffs’ Motion to Stay the Order and Restore the Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal Expedited Review Requested
- 140 – Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief
- 149 – Memorandum Opinion and Order
Friday Job Announcements
Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Navajo Nation
Public Defender, Window Rock, AZ. Open until filled.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Associate General Counsel, Justice Department. Applications are due by March 3 and consist of a cover letter, resume and references. The cover letter may be an email. All interested attorneys are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Peter Ortego, General Counsel at portego@utemountain.org , or call (970) 749 9816 with any questions.
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Tribal Realty Officer/Tribal Court Specialist. Responsible for providing direct services to restricted property land owners and native allotment applicants within the Sheet’ka Kwaan under supervision of the Tribal Attorney. The Tribal Court Specialist responsibilities of this position requires providing support to the Tribal Court, working closely with the Tribal Court Judges, Tribal Attorney and Social Services department.
Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation
ICWA Attorney for contract, Oakville, Wa. Contractor will advise and represent CTSS in Chehalis Tribal Court as well as other Tribal and State courts in all ICWA, dependency and vulnerable adult cases. Must have Juris Doctorate and five years directly related experience with a preference to American Indian/ Alaska Native communities. Must be an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and eligible for immediate admission to Tribal Court. Valid WA State license and insurability through our insurances, pass background check and pass pre-employment drug testing. Submit letter of interest and resume to: gfrancis@chehalistribe.org.
MHA Nation
Assistant Tribal Prosecutor/Special Assistant US Attorney, New Town, ND. Closing date 3/27/2017. Applications shall be in writing; to include a professional Resume, legal qualifications and any other submissions at the option of the applicant.
ACLU of Montana
Communications Strategist. Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of March 6, 2017 and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Yurok Tribe
Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Tribal Attorney. Open until filled.
Olgala Sioux Tribe President’s Press Release on Granting of DAPL Easement
Hoopa and Yurok Tribes Prevail in ESA Litigation
Link: Federal Court Protects Klamath Salmon, Tribal and Fishing Communities (Earthjustice), previous post
Materials and briefs in the matter of Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe v. Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior of the United States of America et al, 16-cv-04294 (N.D. Cali.):
- 33 Federal Defendants’ Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, to Stay
- 69-1 Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and Injunctive Relief
- 88 Federal Defendants’ Motion to Limit Review to the Administrative Record and Strike Extra Record Evidence
- 102 Order Re Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions to Strike, and Motion to Dismiss
Settlement Protects Religious Rights For Hawaiian Prisoners
Links: Civil Beat article by Rui Kaneya, previous posts
From the docket report: 02/06/2017 869 EP: Confirmation Hearing Re: Settlement held. Settlement approved. Order to be issued. (Court Reporter Debi Read.) (JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI)(wnn, )
Dakota Access Must Defend Delay in Reporting Cultural Site, Route Adjustment
Downloads(PDF) in the matter of Public Service Commission v. Dakota Access, LLC:
- Complaint
- Dakota Access, LLC’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint
- Memorandum in Opposition to Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint
- Dakota Access, LLC’s Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint
- Order on Motion to Dismiss Complaint
According to the complaint, on October 17, 2016, there was an unanticipated discovery of cultural materials. Dakota Access flagged the area and started construction on a route adjustment without filing the appropriate paperwork. The route adjustment wasn’t discovered until an inspection October 21, 2016.
Interior Solicitor’s Memo Opinions Issued Before Leaving Office
Association on American Indian Affairs Job Announcement
The Association on American Indian Affairs, a national American Indian advocacy nonprofit, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Executive Director. We seek candidates with strong backgrounds in non-profit management and fund-raising, as well as experience working in Indian Country.
As the chief operating officer, the candidate must possess significant fundraising, administrative and programmatic experience, have excellent writing and public speaking skills and knowledge about American Indian affairs. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Applications are due February 17, 2017. To apply, please submit a cover letter of interest and resume, including three references, in confidence to Chair, Board Search Committee at aaiajobsearch@gmail.com or to 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 30-A, Rockville, MD 20850. Further information about AAIA can be found at www.indian-affairs.org and a full job description is available at http://indian-affairs.org/about/docs/AAIAExecDirectorJobDescription.pdf
Water Protector Legal Collective is Hiring
Water Protector Legal Collective is hiring for three full time staff positions based in our North Dakota office: Executive Director, Defense Counsel Coordinator and Media Relations Coordinator.
These positions are available immediately and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Full job descriptions and information about how to apply on our website, here: https://waterprotectorlegal.org/wplc-is-hiring/
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