Link to job announcement here.
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) wants a researcher with an advanced degree that can consult and work with Tribes on issues including NAGPRA. Closing date is 7/31/2016.
Staff Attorney Position with Nez Perce Tribe
STAFF ATTORNEY with relevant experience with land, water rights, and personnel matters, preferably on behalf of Indian tribes or other governments. The Office of Legal Counsel provides the full range of legal services to the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe), in Lapwai, ID, and consists of 5 attorneys. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling litigation, transactional negotiations, project management, and strategic planning; be a team player, have sound judgement, accompanied by excellent research, writing and communications skills; have the ability to analyze complex factual, legal, and policy issues; delve deeply into any area of law; and to respond to the wide array of legal issues that require prompt and accurate analysis on a day-to-day basis. The Tribe offers an attractive compensation package, including medical and life insurance, 401(k) contribution, and a generous leave policy.
REQUIRED: JD degree, state bar member, 1 year legal practice, Idaho State Bar admission within 1 year of hire, valid driver’s license, insurable under the Tribe’s policy, provide 3 year motor vehicle report, pre-employment drug test.
A complete application includes: NPT application/resume: STAFF ATTORNEY HR-16-173, P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540, by 4:30 pm., 8/19/16 (208) 843-7332 Tribal, Indian, Veteran preference applies. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. http://www.nezperce.org
Little Traverse Historical Society: “A Bitter Memory” The Burn-Out at Burt Lake
Rick Wiles History Talk FREE
WHEN: Thursday, July 28th, 7-8pm
WHERE: 100 Depot Court Petoskey, MI
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Rick Wiles is a retired teacher from the Public Schools of Petoskey who writes historical white papers for the Mackinac Journal. He will discuss the October 1900 burning of the Cheboiganing Band’s Village.
Indian Law and Clinic Faculty Position, Alexander Blewett III School of Law
Link to job announcement here.
Tenure Track Faculty: Indian Law / Clinic Supervisor Position
Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor Position
Closing Date: Screening begins 8/22/2016; applications accepted until further notice or the position is filled
Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2017
DOI Trainings on New ICWA Regulations
Here.
Washington State Bar Association Contemplates Banning Blessings from CLE Events
It appears likely that the WSBA will enact an outright ban. The Indian Law Section’s comment letter is here.
Complaint in Automotive United Trades Org. v. Friends of Bob Ferguson
In this case, Automotive United Trades Organization seeks to prohibit political campaigns from accepting contributions from tribes on the theory that those contributions represent public monies and are therefore illegal under Washington law. The complaint is here.
In-House Counsel Vacancy with Oglala Sioux Executive Director’s Office
Download job announcement here.
Tribal Issues Advisory Group Public Hearing
Today, the United States Sentencing Commission (“Commission”) is holding a public hearing to receive testimony from members of its Tribal Issues Advisory Group (TIAG) on their final report addressing federal sentencing issues relating to American Indian defendants and victims, and to offenses committed in Indian country.
The Commission has proposed that studying the findings and recommendations contained in the May 2016 report and consideration of any subsequent amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines be one of its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment year (ending May 1, 2017). The Commission is accepting public comment on all proposed priorities through July 25, 2016.
The hearing will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE, in Suite 2-500 (South Lobby), and will be broadcast live at
here: http://www.ussc.gov/education/videos/public-hearing-july-21-2016
Tenured-Track Faculty Opening in Native American Law at Idaho Law
Link to job announcement here.
Turtle Talk 
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