The Cherokee Nation Youth Choir performed for the judges attending the National American Indian Court Judges Association Conference. They sang in their Native language, both acapella (the way their Elders say it should be) and with accompaniment. We also were lucky enough to hear stories from Cherokee Nation Storyteller Janelle Adair.
Judge Michael Petoskey, Judge Tim Connors, Judge Lorintha Umtuch
Sharing information on the formation of and experiences with the Washtenaw County Peacemaking Court.
The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for four (4) NAICJA awards: the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Judicial Excellence Award, the Court Support Excellence Award and the Outstanding Service Award. The award criteria are detailed in the attached 2014 NAICJA Awards Solicitation document. Please use the 2014 NAICJA Award Nomination form to make nominate an individual. Nominations close: August 29, 2014. The awards will be announced and presented at the 45th National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks Conference on October 7-10, 2014 at the Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock Tulsa in Catoosa, OK. For more conference information see: http://www.naicja.org/events/2014conference
Last year’s inaugural award winners were: Chief Justice Michael Petoskey (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Court) (Lifetime Achievement Award), Chief Judge Richard Blake (Hoopa Tribal Court) (Judicial Excellence Award) and Dean Stacy Leeds (University of Arkansas School of Law, former Chief Justice, Cherokee Nation Supreme Court) (NAICJA Service Award.) The Court Support Excellence Award is new for 2014.
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National American Indian Court Judges Association 2014 Award Solicitation
The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for four (4) NAICJA awards: the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Judicial Excellence Award, the Court Support Excellence Award and the Outstanding Service Award. The award criteria are detailed in the 2014 NAICJA Awards Solicitation document. Please use the 2014 NAICJA Award Nomination form to make nominate an individual.
Nominations close: August 29, 2014.
The awards will be announced and presented at the 45th National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks Conference on October 7-10, 2014 at the Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock Tulsa in Catoosa, OK. For more conference information see: http://www.naicja.org/events/2014conference
Last year’s inaugural award winners were: Chief Justice Michael Petoskey (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Court) (Lifetime Achievement Award), Chief Judge Richard Blake (Hoopa Tribal Court) (Judicial Excellence Award) and Dean Stacy Leeds (University of Arkansas School of Law, former Chief Justice, Cherokee Nation Supreme Court) (NAICJA Service Award.) The Court Support Excellence Award is new for 2014.
Established in 1969, NAICJA is non-profit membership organization of present and former tribal court judges, court personnel and other tribal justice system supporters from approximately 300 tribal courts throughout the United States. NAICJA provides support, continuing education and technical assistance to tribal justice systems and seeks to further public knowledge and understanding of tribal courts
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NAICJA Training Event in Marysville WA-Remaining Space
Description:
This training, which NAICJA developed with a BJA grant, will highlight successful models that illustrate that various components of a justice system (e.g., codes, court rules, court procedures, legal assistance, corrections, probation, etc.) must be considered as a whole rather than as stand-alone services. The goal of this training is to bring together teams of tribal justice stakeholders from various communities in order to examine and strategize on how criminal and civil legal assistance and access to these services can be provided and improved through a collaborative, holistic approach. The training will also highlight the Tulalip Tribe’s justice system and the Salish and Kootenai’s Office of Public Defense, and key players from various components of the justice system will serve as panelists. Each jurisdictional team will ideally consist of a tribal judge, prosecutor, tribal attorney general, public defender/legal aid advocate, probation officer, and/or a tribal leader working with the same tribe. Individuals without a jurisdictional team are also encouraged to attend.
The training is free, but invitees must cover the cost of their travel, food, and lodging. Please contact Nikki Borchardt Campbell if you would like to register, nikki@naicja.org. NAICJA will continue registering attendees on a first come, first serve basis until all the remaining space is filled. Hotel accommodations are available at the Tulalip Resort and Casino for $139 per night, plus tax. Call 1-866-716-7162 for reservations. Participants must identify themselves with being with the National American Indian Court Judges Association.
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2014 National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks’ Conference and
Request for Presentation Proposals
The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) invites presentation proposals for the 44th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks’ Conference which will be held on October 8-10, 2014 at the Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. NAICJA’s Annual Conference offers innovative and timely information through high quality presentations by knowledgeable speakers. In 2014, the theme of the conference is “Celebrating Tribal Justice Innovations and Success.” NAICJA is presenting topics that highlight the broad spectrum of innovative and creative American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and First Nation tribal justice system approaches utilized in addressing crime and resolving disputes. For tribal court clerks, NAICJA is providing information on best court administration practices and emerging court technology necessary to support the tribal justice system.
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 NAICJA audience are strongly preferred. Proposals are due on or before February 28, 2014.
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Miigwetch to Carrie Garrow.
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Kate Fort, Mike Petoskey, and Jill Tompkins (miigwetch to Dylan Miner for designing the drum).
A more regal Mike…
More pics as we get them…..
And Dean Leeds waits to accept her award from Judge Amanda Rockman:
Turtle Talk 
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