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NAICJA 2016 Conference Call for Presentations
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The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) invites presentation proposals for the 47th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference which will be held October 18-21, 2016, at the magnificent Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, CA. NAICJA’s Annual Conference offers innovative and timely tribal justice information through high quality presentations by national experts. The theme of this year’s conference is, “Tribal Justice Matters: Role of Tribal Courts in Upholding Indigenous Rights.” NAICJA is featuring topics that highlight ways in which American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and First Nations justice systems are exercising and upholding tribal inherent rights. We are especially interested in presentations that focus on social justice and human rights, tribal sovereignty, international frameworks for understanding indigenous issues, promising Indian child welfare practices, court security and topics of interest to court clerks and court personnel.
This is your opportunity to share your expertise and display your creativity by developing an original program for presentation. Proposals specifically tailored to meet the needs of the 300-person NAICJA audience are strongly preferred. Proposals are due on or before Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. (MTN).
Additional Update on Nooksack Disenrollments; Did Tribe Bar Plaintiff’s Counsel from Proceeding with Disenrollment Defense?
Here are the new materials in Belmont v. Kelly (Nooksack Tribal Court):
Belmont v. Kelly Case Management Order Re Motion for Judicial Notice
Belmont v. Kelly Declaration of Gabriel S Galanda
Belmont v. Kelly Fourth Declaration of Michelle Roberts
Belmont v. Kelly Motion for Judicial Notice
The first document above references Nooksack council resolutions 16-27 and 16-28. 16-27, enacted on February 24, provides:
Whenever the Tribal Council becomes aware that any advocate’s behavior and/or practices reflect so poorly upon the proper administration of justice before the Nooksack Tribal Court of the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the Tribal Council may revoke any privileges provided to such person(s) and bar them from further practice in any administrative tribunal before the Nooksack Indian Tribe or proceeding before the Nooksack Tribal Court. Tribal Council may hold such hearings as necessary to ensure that such behavior and/or practices are proven; or, as may be necessary to correct such past behavior and/or practices.
In the judicial order above, the court described 16-28:
On the same date, February 24, 2016, the Nooksack Tribal Council enacted Resolution #16-28, barring Gabriel Galanda and other attorneys in the Galanda Broadman law firm from practicing in the Nooksack Tribal Court and from engaging in business on Nooksack Tribal lands.
The court ordered the tribal defendants to produce an affidavit describing the process offered the Galanda firm before issuing 16-28, on the theory that the Indian Civil Rights Act requires at least some process.
We will continue to observe the troubling doings at Nooksack.
Update in Nooksack Disenrollment; Tribe’s Reconsideration Motion Denied
Here are the materials in Belmont v. Kelly (Nooksack Tribal Court):
Belmont v. Kelly Defendants’ Reply on Reconsideration
Belmont v. Kelly Order Denying Defendants’ Motion for Reconsideration
Belmont v. Kelly Plaintiffs’ Response to Motion for Reconsideration
Prior proceedings in this matter here.
Al Jazeera Show on Disenrollments
Flandreau Santee Sioux Issue RFP for Part-Time Tribal Prosecutor
Download request for proposals here.
Penobscot Nation Hiring Deputy Court Clerk
Download job announcement here.
Draft Model Indian Juvenile Code Posted in the Federal Register Today
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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
Download announcement here.
Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Chief Judge
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.
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