Arizona Federal Court Allows Navajo Suit against Interior over Hopi Trust Land Acquisition

Here are the materials in Navajo Nation v. Dept. of the Interior (D. Ariz.):

31 First Amended Complaint

35 Motion to Dismiss

38 Opposition

41 Reply

This case is on remand after the parties agreed to the vacature of the district court’s dismissal of the suit.

Tribal Nations Granted Intervention in Bears Ears Litigation

On November 18, 2022, the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Pueblo of Zuni moved to intervene in two lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah regarding the Bears Ears National Monument. The Court granted the motions to intervene.

Order granting intervention here:

Motions can be seen here and here.

Bears Ears at Sunset. Photo credit: Tim Peterson.

Arizona Tribes Sue Army Corps over Mine Approval on Santa Rita Mountains

Here is the complaint in Tohono O’odham Nation v. Helmlinger (D. Ariz.):

1-complaint-6.pdf

Friday Job Announcements

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Hopi Tribe

Chief Prosecutor. Responsible for the executive and administrative control of the Tribal Prosecutor’s Office, as well as prosecuting crimes committed within the Hopi Reservation and its boundaries, and prosecuting delinquency and minor child in need of care petitions.

Probation Officer. Manages a case load and enforces court ordered probationary sentences by supervising and monitoring probationers under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer. The incumbent performs paraprofessional duties requiring knowledge and skill in assessments, investigation, counseling, and supervision of probationers.

Deputy General Counsel. Provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government – including the legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, the administrative departments, offices, and programs – as specified by the Tribal Council and the General Council.

Licensed Deputy Prosecutor. Performs professional legal work in prosecuting criminal offense, juvenile offenses, and certain civil cases in the Hopi Tribal Courts, including legal research and preparation of Court documents; response to citizen inquiries relating to tribal court procedures and violations of Tribal laws prosecuted in Tribal Court.

Link: Hopi Tribe job listings and application details

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians

Tribal Court Clerk. Grant Funded Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Grant – Bureau of Justice Assistant. Three (3) year temporary grant project. Projected End Date: 9/30/2018. Funding may be available at the end of the grant to sustain this position. Closes 8/7/2017.

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Paid Law Clerk, Lansing. Students who have completed their first year in law
school are welcome to apply.

Pueblo of Laguna

Attorney. Under general direction of Government Affairs Director, serves as an in-house legal adviser, representative, and counselor. Ensures the adherence to applicable laws to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty, to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation, and to protect the legal interests of the Pueblo government. Consistently applies the Pueblo’s Core Values in support of Workforce Excellence. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

National Indian Gaming Commission

Financial Analyst, Washington, D.C. Will review and analyze complex financial data, reconcile general ledger, coordinate budget process, calculate fees and various user charge rates, and prepare reports and analyses which are critical to the agency’s financial operations. The incumbent may work with various Divisions and other programs of the agency to carry out duties.

Link: 7/28/17 Friday Job Announcements

New Scholarship on Hopi Religious Freedom and Cultural Property

Here, from the Maryland Journal of International Law:

 

 

Hopi Tribe Position Vacancies

Job announcements (PDF):

Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

General Counsel

Chief Judge

Pro Tem Judges

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