tribal courts

Hopi Tribe Position Vacancies

Sarah M Donnelly

Job announcements (PDF):

Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

General Counsel

Chief Judge

Pro Tem Judges

Link to Tribe’s job site here.

These positions are vacant until filled.  The employment application may be obtained on their website.

Applications can be submitted:
a: To the Office of Human Resources
b: Mailed to:  The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039
c: Faxed to (928) 734-6611 (Please call to verify that HR received your fax)
d: Or e-mail to HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

St. Croix Ojibwe Enrollment Matter

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Stoplman v. St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Tribal Council (St. Croix Tribal Court):

ST CROIX TRIBAL ENROLLMENT DECISION

News coverage here: “Judge orders reinstatement of St. Croix Tribe members.”

Nooksack Court of Appeals Holds Tribal Police Chief in Contempt

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Here is the order:

In re Gabriel Galanda v Nooksack Tribal Court Second Order on Motion to Enforce Contempt Order

Contract Action against Blue Lake Rancheria Dismissed for Failure to Exhaust Tribal Remedies

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Here are the materials in Acres v. Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Court (N.D. Cal.):

32 Motion to Dismiss

40 Response

41 Reply

48 DCT Order

Indian Law Presentations at ABA Annual Meeting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Fred Urbina’s presentation on ABA Tribal Courts Panel
Mary Smith speaking on the ABA Tribal Courts Panel
Kirke Kickingbird honored as first Native American Chair of an ABA Section (Civil Rights and Social Justice)
Mary Smith honored as the first Native American Officer of the ABA
Mary Smith and Kirke Kickingbird
From left: Alfred Urbina, Stacy Leeds, Kevin Washburn, O. Joseph Williams, C. Bryant Rogers, Geoffrey Strommer

Courtesy Jenn Weddle.

Update on Nooksack Disenrollments: Tribal Court Now Rejects Pleadings from Tribal Members

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are new pleadings (stamped rejected) in Belmont v. Kelly (Nooksack Tribal Court):

Belmont (Roberts) v Kelly REJECTED Motion to Expand Injunction

Belmont (Roberts) v. Kelly REJECTED Declaration of Michelle Joan Roberts in Support of Motion to Expand Injunction

Grand Ronde Disenrollees Prevail in Tribal Appellate Court

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Alexander v. Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde :

Alexander v. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Opinion

Alexander v. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Opening Brief

Alexander v. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Appellees’ Brief

Alexander v. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Petitioners’ Reply Brief

Navajo Nation Sues and Seeks TRO Against State Court Jurisdiction Over Easement on Allotted Land

Sarah M Donnelly

Here are the materials in the matter of Navajo Nation et al v. Rael et al, 16-cv-00888 (D. N.M. 2016):

Doc. 1 – Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief

Doc. 2 – Motion for Expedited Temporary Restraining Order

Judge Dismisses Navajo Nation Challenge to State Jurisdiction in Personal Injury Suits at Casinos

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Here are the materials in the matter of Navajo Nation et al v. Marsh et al, 15-cv-00799 (D. N.M. 2016):

Doc. 12 – Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 13 – Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 17 – McNeal Defendant’s Response in Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 19 – Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment

Doc. 21 – Memorandum Opinion and Order

Link to previously posted complaint here.

Galanda Urges Nooksack Court of Appeals to Fine Police Chief, Order Chief Judge

Sarah M Donnelly

New materials in Galanda v. Nooksack Tribal Court (as of Aug. 3):

In re Gabriel Galanda v Nooksack Tribal Court Response re Order on Motion to Enforce Contempt Order

In re Gabriel Galanda v Nooksack Tribal Court Declaration of Gabriel S Galanda in Support of Response re Order on Motion to Enforce Contempt Order

Recently, the former tribal attorney on the case is now its Chief Judge (Exhibit C in Declaration) and the Police Chief missed yesterday’s show cause deadline.

Link to court order to show cause by Aug. 3 here.

Link to Bellingham Herald coverage from July 29 here.