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Flandreau Santee Sioux Issue RFP for Part-Time Tribal Prosecutor

March 3, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

Download request for proposals here.

Penobscot Nation Hiring Deputy Court Clerk

March 2, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

Download job announcement here.

Draft Model Indian Juvenile Code Posted in the Federal Register Today

February 29, 2016Kate Fort

Here.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is announcing availability of a draft Model Indian Juvenile Code for comment. The draft Model Indian Juvenile Code is intended as a tool to assist Indian Tribes in creating or revising their juvenile codes. DATES: Comments are due by midnight ET on May 27, 2016. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for dates of Tribal consultation sessions.

Colorado River Indian Tribes Deputy Attorney General Posting

February 23, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

Download announcement here.

Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Chief Judge

February 19, 2016Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Nez Perce Tribe seeks applicants for CHIEF JUDGE HR-15-122. This 4-yr. contract position requires a wide range of legal and administrative skills, handling all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafting orders, opinions, etc., and assuring effective operation of the Tribal Court. Requires 3 yrs. experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred. Requires thorough knowledge of Indian law, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in any state bar. A complete application includes a NPT application including current resume and contact information for 4 work-related references including 2 judges. Application form and information and full position announcement is at www.nezpercetribe.org. or contact Robert Kipp at 208-843-7332. Tribal preference applies. Open until filled.

Tribal Title IV-E Consultation Calls with Children’s Bureau

February 18, 2016Kate Fort

Via NICWA

Children’s Bureau to Host Tribal Consultations

Title IV-E Conference Calls Scheduled for March 8th and 10th

On February 12, 2016, the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced two tribal consultation calls regarding a new round of Title IV-E Foster Care program development grants. Title IV-E funds placement activities related to foster care, relative guardianship, adoption, and independent living services.

This consultation opportunity comes after a 2015 General Accountability Office study of tribes’ experiences in developing a Title IV-E Foster Care program. NICWA strongly encourages any tribe that has an interest in the program to participate in the consultation or submit written comments. Tribal members are encouraged to forward this announcement on to their tribal leaders to help publicize this opportunity.

See the GAO report here.

There have been fewer than expected tribes participating in the program to date. The consultations will provide interested tribes with information on the Title IV-E program and a chance to share their concerns or questions regarding Title IV-E and the development grants.

The bureau will hold tribal consultation calls to discuss this opportunity on two dates: