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JUDGES NEEDED – 30th Annual National Native American Moot Court Competition on February 26-27th, 2022

January 13, 2022gabrielagendreau

JUDGES NEEDED FOR NATIONAL NALSA MOOT COURT COMPETITION

Colorado Law is hosting the 30th Annual National NALSA Moot Court
Competition on February 26-27th, 2022, virtually via Zoom. Law students from
across the country will take on the challenge of writing and arguing the most
compelling federal Indian law and tribal governance issues. Teams of two students
will write an appellate brief and give oral arguments addressing the same legal
problem using their own unique legal theories.

We are in need of Oral Argument Judges to sit on a panel of three and
individually score competitors via Zoom. Each Judge can determine the number of
rounds they participate in based on their availability. Please see our website rules
(https://www.nnalsamootcourt2022.com/downloads) if you are unsure whether you
qualify as a judge.

Volunteer Judges are critical to the success of this competition and we would
greatly appreciate your support. If you are interested in judging, sign up via the
form on our website: https://www.nnalsamootcourt2022.com/volunteer

If you have any questions or concerns, please email:
nationnalsa.mootcourt@gmail.com

Online Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy Training January 25-26, 2022

January 13, 2022gabrielagendreau

The Karuk Tribe, in partnership with Tribal Justice Support, Office of Justice Services, U.S. Department of the Interior–Indian Affairs, is hosting an online Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy training January 25-26, 2022.

Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy Training – January 25-26, 2022

Because Violence is Not Traditional

Are you, or someone you love, experiencing domestic/family violence? Do you present domestic/family violence cases in tribal court?
Gain direct knowledge from experienced tribal court judges, legal practitioners, and powerful interactive exercises.
Attend one or both days from any place with internet access via Zoom.

Day 1 is open to all and includes:
• What is domestic/family violence?
• Recognize the warning signs.
• How and where to get help.
• Obtaining a protective order.

Day 2 focuses on presenting domestic
violence matters in tribal court including
court arguments and witness examination.

For more information, or to register, email:
training@native-knowledge.com.

Virginia AG Opines that ICWA Applies in Virginia

January 13, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

21-101-McQuinn-Issued

Washington SCT Decides Wild Fish Conservancy v. Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

January 13, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Briefs:

TICA/Ariz. State Bar — Lunch In Indian Country CLE: Supreme Court Update [Feb. 23]

January 13, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here. Register.

Ninth Circuit Materials in Unite Here Local 30 v. Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the briefs:

Opening Brief

Answer Brief

California Amicus Brief

Misunderstanding the Word “Monopoly” AND Forgetting to Read the Commerce Clause, Gaming Company Sues to End IGRA

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in Maverick Gaming LLC v. United States (D.D.C.):

1 Complaint

Columbia Law School Event: “Faith & Native Communities: Fighting for Freedom of — and from — Religion” [Feb. 24, Noon]

January 12, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Native America Calling: The Native political issues to watch (Today!)

January 11, 2022Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

The description:

One year on from the start of Deb Haaland’s historic term as America’s first Indigenous Interior Secretary, Native political watchers give their insights into the major issues likely to make waves in 2022. Experts have their eyes on the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the jurisdiction questions unfolding in Oklahoma, rising Native political leaders and the back-and-forth over protecting important land.

Guests:

Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) – law professor at Michigan State University’s college of law and author of the “Turtle Talk” blog

Dr. Laura Harjo (Muscogee Creek Nation) – associate professor in Native American studies at OU and an affiliated faculty in the University of Oklahoma’s regional and city planning program

Kandi White (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara) – Native energy & climate campaign coordinator for the Indigenous Environmental Network

Edgar Blatchford (Inupiaq and Yupik) – associate professor of Alaska Native studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage and former chairman of the board