Agenda and registration previously posted here.
This year’s Hot Topics in Indian Law has been approved for 6.25 CLE credits.
Education
Leech Lake Tribal College Presidential Search
Open until filled
Target start date: June 1, 2016
The Board of Trustees of Leech Lake Tribal College invites applications for the position of President of the College.
The Leech Lake Tribal College (LLTC) is an accredited, two-year degree granting college seeking a qualified, engaging president to lead faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders in fulfilling its mission of providing quality higher education grounded in Anishinaabe values.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Cindy Kingbird
Human Resources Director
Leech Lake Tribal College
cindy.kingbird@lltc.edu
(218) 335-4261
Employment Application Forms and other required documents can be found at ww.lltc.edu.
2016 Indian Law Conference – Friday May 6, 2016 @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Agenda and registration previously posted here.
MAIBA Members and Friends,
Please join us at the 2016 Indian Law Conference on Friday May 6th at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. We have an excellent program with several national speakers and cutting edge topics. Senator Franken is invited and Professor Sarah Deer will be honored at the reception on Friday afternoon.
Our co-sponsor Minnesota CLE is handling registration. Please find attached the brochure agenda. You can view the same material and register by using the following link:
http://www.minncle.org/E-PromosHTML/indian2016.htm
Please share this email with others who may be interested in attending.
We hope to see you on Friday May 6th!
On behalf of the MAIBA CLE Committee,
Reid S. Raymond
Assistant Hennepin County Attorney
Washington State Bar’s 28th Annual Indian Law Section Seminar
Download seminar details and registration here.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Looking for Summer Legal Intern
Download job announcement here.
Jim Anaya Named Colorado Law Dean
Holy cow! Fantastic news!
Here.
NARF’s Alaska Office Seeks Applicants for Alaska Fellow Position
NARF’s Alaska office is seeking applicants with a strong background in federal Indian law and public service for a two-year fellowship as NARF’s Alaska Fellow. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in Alaska or the ability to be admitted by reciprocity or intention to sit for either the July 2016 or February 2017 bar exams, and experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native tribes. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, May 20, 2016, and more information can be found on the NARF website.
Kickstarter for Feature-Length Documentary “Dawnland”
Link to Kickstarter and information here.
Dawnland is a documentary about cultural survival and stolen children: inside the first “truth and reconciliation commission” for Native Americans in Maine.
Summer Law Clerk – Intern Positions Available with Navajo Nation Department of Justice
The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking energetic and motivated candidates for a number of funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice:
- Natural Resources,
- Tax and Finance,
- Litigation,
- Employment,
- Human Services,
- Government Services,
- Economic Development,
- Gaming,
- Water Rights, and
- Direct Legal Services for Navajo Relocatees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have completed a law school course on Federal Indian Law.
(To receive full credit for education, certification, or licensure, transcripts, copies of degrees, certificates, and other appropriate documents must be submitted along with employment application.)
Externally funded candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
DOJ provides legal services to and litigates on behalf of the three governmental branches of the Navajo Nation government, including its chapters and entities, in matters in which the Navajo Nation government has an interest. The Attorney General also defends litigation against the Navajo Nation and supervises outside attorneys who assist the Nation with various cases.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, transcript and a short (5-10 page) writing sample to Rodgerick Begay at rbegay@nndoj.org. Complete application packets must be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 22nd.
Selected candidates will also be asked to fill out a formal Navajo Nation Employee Application, which can be found at http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AND VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
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