Link to job announcement here.
Native American Project Outreach Specialist Vacancy at University of Wisconsin
Link to job announcement here.
Hopi Tribe Position Vacancies
Job announcements (PDF):
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
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Office of Legal Counsel Vacancy
Under the direction of the General Counsel, legal counsel assists in providing legal advice and services to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, including its departments, arms (including the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise), subdivisions, regulatory bodies, committees, entities and business enterprises (MPTN) concerning legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations.
Juris Doctorate required from an ABA-accredited/approved law school. At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a government, private or corporate setting with some experience or exposure to the field of federal Indian law. Must be admitted to practice law in a State or federal jurisdiction at time of appointment to position, preferably in the state and federal courts of Connecticut. Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut and in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court within one year of appointment.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and problem solving skills required. Demonstrated excellent ability to research and analyze (both orally and in written form) legal issues, concerns or problems is required. Excellent ability to communicate legal concepts and analysis to MPTN (including its elected officials, officers, employees and representatives), to patrons, vendors or any other person necessary to resolve a matter is required. Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and paralegals and take direction from General Counsel and Legal Counsel, as required. Please note that we have designated this position as a “key” position pursuant to the Tribal and Native American Preference Law.
THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE PRACTICES TRIBAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE (33 M.P.T.L.) IN HIRING AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary pay commensurate with education and experience.
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO:
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL
ATTN: KATE GLAZA
2 MATT’S PATH, P.O. BOX 3060
MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338
OR VIA EMAIL TO:
kglaza@mptn-nsn.gov
Reminder: Apply to Clerk at NARF by September 2, 2016
Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (“NARF”) is the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide. NARF’s practice is concentrated in five key areas: the preservation of tribal existence; the protection of tribal natural resources; the promotion of Native American human rights; the accountability of governments to Native Americans; and the development of Indian law and educating the public about Indian rights, laws, and issues.
NARF is currently seeking candidates for its Summer 2017 Clerkships! Each year, NARF conducts a nation-wide search for law students to participate in its Law Clerk Program. Positions are available in all three of NARF’s offices: Anchorage, AK; Boulder, CO; and Washington, D.C.
Here is the advertisement. The deadline to apply is September 2, 2016.
Historic Water Agreement Between Oklahoma and Tribes
Published Decision out of the California Court of Appeals (ICWA Inquiry)
The father ultimately dropped his appeal of the ICWA inquiry, but the court’s comment is worth noting:
To be sure, the juvenile court’s analysis whether the evidence is sufficient to trigger ICWA’s notice requirements for Andrew and Kailey will be enhanced if additional information concerning Jonathan’s Indian ancestry is presented to the court. But the burden of developing that information is not properly placed on Jonathan alone. Section 224.3, subdivision (a), imposes on child protection agencies, as well as the juvenile court, the affirmative and continuing duty to inquire whether a dependent child is or may be an Indian child. (See In re Kadence P., supra, 241 Cal.App.4th at p. 1386; In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115, 121; see also Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.481(a).) As soon as practicable, the social worker is required to interview the child’s parents, extended family members, the Indian custodian, if any, and any other person who can reasonably be expected to have information concerning the child’s membership status or eligibility. (§ 224.3, subd. (c); In re Shane G. (2008) 166 Cal.App.4th 1532, 1539; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.481(a)(4).) From the record presented to us, it appears the Department and the juvenile court failed to satisfy that duty; neither the court nor the Department made any effort to develop additional information that might substantiate Jonathan’s belief he may have Indian ancestry by contacting his siblings or other extended family members. Both federal and state law require more than has been done to date. On remand, an adequate investigation by the Department with a full report to the court must be promptly completed.
Title 25 of U.S. Code to be Reorganized
Here:
Provisions from chapter 14 of title 25, United States Code, are being reorganized and transferred to three new chapters at the end of title 25 in order to improve the organization of the title. In addition, provisions from chapters 14 and 19 of title 25 that are not general and permanent are being omitted from the Code. No statutory text is repealed or amended. The changes are made merely to improve the organizational structure of the Code. For the online version of the Code, the changes will occur on September 1, 2016, after which the new Code citations should be used. For the printed version of the Code, the changes will occur in supplement IV of the 2012 edition.
St. Croix Ojibwe Enrollment Matter
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.”
Frank’s Landing Class II Gaming Suit Dismissed as to the NIGC; Other Defendants Remain
Here are the materials in Franks Landing Indian Community v. National Indian Gaming Commission (W.D. Wash.):
Federal Court Grants TRO against Standing Rock Members in SLAPP Suit related to Dakota Access Pipeline
Here are the materials in Dakota Access LLC v. Archambault (D.N.D.):
Related suit here.
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