Research

Interior Acquires Off-Rez Land [non-gaming] in Trust for Grand Traverse Band

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Time Sensitive DOI Tribal Consultation Letter

Monica Williamson

Note: this is time sensitive with telephonic Tribal Consultations scheduled for April 2 and April 9, 2020.

DOI Tribal Consultation Letter 3.31.2020

 

Check the COVID-19 Tribal Documents page for information and resources. 

NAICJA Tribal Court/Pandemic Webinar Tomorrow

Kate Fort

Here

Topic
Administering Justice in Tribal Courts during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Rapid Response Webinar. Continuation Planning for Tribal Courts
Description
The National American Indian Court Judges Association hosts its first rapid response practice webinar to assist courts to answer some questions related to administering justice in the middle of court closures, restricted court access, and the telephonic/videoconference era. Join to discuss questions your courts should consider when closing, what your administrative orders should address, limiting access to certain cases and parties, and whether and how to move your dockets and hearings to a virtual format.
Time

Apr 2, 2020 01:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)

 

ABA Webinar Panel on COVID-19 In Indian Country

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the program’s landing page – https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/events_cle/program-archive/covid-native-americans/

Here is the registration page –  https://americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/785725310

Kalispel Tribe Sues Manufacturers over PFAS

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Kalispel Tribe v. 3M (E.D. Wash.):

1-complaint-6.pdf

State of Washington Bill to Authorize Tax Compacting with Tribes

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes
    • position title,
    • location (city, state),
    • main duties,
    • closing date,
    • and any other pertinent details such as links to application;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Please send all job announcements in this requested format. For examples, see the job announcements below.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation 

RFP. Contract for legal services to be provided to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Business Development Company LLC d/b/a Command Holdings (“Command Holdings”) and related entities. Closing submission date April 17th, 2020. Please see the proposal for more information.

Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation

Staff Attorney, Chinle Judicial District, Chinle AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney, Aneth Judicial District, Aneth, UT. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney, Kayenta Judicial District, Kayenta, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.

District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.  ​

Michigan State University College of Law

Field Services Career Coordinator, East Lansing, MI.  The Career Services Office is accepting applications, due by Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  More information can be found in the attached description and on MSU’s Career website.

See posts from March 21, 2020.

 

Bureau of Indian Education Agency Plan Consultation, Comments Due May 8

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Kevin S. Settlement Agreement Involving New Mexico Child Welfare and Includes ICWA

Kate Fort

Here

Indian Child Welfare Act
  • A State ICWA law that mirrors and expands upon the federal version and that will be drafted with the Administrative Office of the Courts and with New Mexico Tribes and Pueblos
  • Processes and procedures to promote traditional interventions as first-line interventions and services, developed with the input of New Mexico’s Tribes and Pueblos
  • Federal funding for traditional and culturally responsive treatments, interventions, and supports, including non-medicalized interventions
  • A plan to increase recruitment and retention of Native resource families
  • A policy to provide or ensure provision of direct assistance for traditional ceremonies, including arranging for all preparation and providing payment if needed, if Native Children want to participate