Events
July - October 2008
July 2008 |
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July 21-24 |
Reno, NV |
Essential Skills for Tribal Appellate Judges |
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About the Event This course will help judges develop and apply the skills necessary to be effective appellate court judges. It will benefit both judges who are new to the appellate bench and those who have experience on the bench by enhancing their skills in the areas of group decision-making, logical reasoning, legal analysis, and opinion writing. |
Contact Information: Christine Folsom-Smith, Program Attorney The National Tribal Judicial Center Phone: (888) 255-8343 or (775) 327-8202 Email: cfsmith@judges.org Web Address: http://www.judges.org/ntjc.html |
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Who should attend? Newly appointed or elected appellate court judges or those who want to refresh their skills. |
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August 2008 |
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August TBD |
Reno, NV |
Web-Based Certificate Program: Tribal CourtManagement: Advanced |
About the Event A model web-based certification program in Tribal Court Management. Advanced class (5-weeks). |
Contact Information: Christine Folsom-Smith, Program Attorney The National Tribal Judicial Center Phone: (800) 255-8343 or (775)327-8202 Email: cfsmith@judges.org Web Address: http://www.judges.org/ntjc.html |
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Who should attend? Tribal Judges and Court Administrators who have completed the Basic Web-based course. |
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August TBD |
Reno, NV |
Handling Domestic Violence Cases for Tribal Judges |
About the Event Appropriate disposition of cases involving domestic violence require judges to master difficult legal, procedural and psychological cases. After attending this four-day course, tribal judges will be able to develop follow-up systems in civil actions, make criminal defendants accountable to the court, and create effective responses to reported violations of court orders. They will also be able to rule more confidently on evidentiary issues, orders of protection and enforcement, bonds, pretrial releases, judgments and sentences. |
Contact Information: Christine Folsom-Smith, Program Attorney The National Tribal Judicial Center Phone: (800) 255-8343 or (775)327-8202 Email: cfsmith@judges.org Web Address: http://www.judges.org/ntjc.html | |
Who should attend? Tribal judges who wish to increase their skill level when dealing with these issues are encouraged to attend. |
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September 2008 |
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September 17-19 |
Las Vegas, NV |
Clerk Certification Training |
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About the Event This program provides all court personnel with information on inherent powers, criminal and civil proceedings, Indian Child Welfare Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, separation of powers and ethics. This training involves an additional 1/2 day for attendees to complete certification. |
Contact Information: Melissa Johnson Tribal Judicial Institute Phone: (701) 777-6306 Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu Web address: http://www.law.und.edu/npilc/judicial/downloads.php |
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Who should attend? Tribal court clerks and other tribal court personnel. |
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September TBD |
Albuquerque, NM |
Regional State/Tribal Jurisdiction Symposium |
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About the Event The curriculum on the first day will provide an optional jurisdictional primer, while the curriculum on the second day will focus on complex issues faced by tribal and state judiciaries within the region. The general topics to be covered will be substantially the same: Indian Child Welfare Act cases, enforcement of domestic violence protective orders, Public Law 280, full faith and credit and comity, and inter-governmental agreements/compacting. The Symposiums will be held in partnership with local tribes and/or universities to ensure that the curriculum is relevant to the needs of the particular region. |
Contact Information: Christine Folsom-Smith, Program Attorney The National Tribal Judicial Center Phone: (888) 255-8343 or (775) 327-8202 Email: cfsmith@judges.org Web Address: http://www.judges.org/ntjc.html |
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Who should attend? Tribal and State judges as well as others in community that interact and wish to build better relationships for the good of all the people they serve. |
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September TBD |
Minneapolis, MN |
Tribal Child Support Enforcement |
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About the Event Tribal Judicial Institute personnel were involved in drafting the statutory language permitting tribes to operate Title IV-D programs and have designed child support enforcement programs for a tribe and have worked with several others. This event will provide information relating to the creation and administration of a Tribal Child Support Program. |
Contact Information: Melissa Johnson Tribal Judicial Institute Phone: (701) 777-6306 Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu Web address: http://www.law.und.edu/npilc/judicial/downloads.php |
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Who should attend? Tribal leaders, judges, attorneys and social services program directors. |
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October 2008 |
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October 6-7 |
Rapid City, SD |
Firearms Disqualification and Domestic Violence Training |
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About the Event VAWA III provisions pertaining to firearms as well as the prosecution of domestic violence in Indian country will be the emphasis of this training. The focus shall be on highlighting the noted changes to the Violence Against Women Act, the impact of those changes on the administration of justice at the tribal level and related issues. |
Contact Information: Melissa Johnson Tribal Judicial Institute Phone: (701) 777-6306 Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu Web address: http://www.law.und.edu/npilc/judicial/downloads.php |
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Who should attend? Tribal Judges, court personnel, law enforcement officials and victim advocates are encouraged to attend. |
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October 6-10 |
Rapid City, SD |
Ending Violence Against Native Women Training Institute |
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About the Event The Ending Violence Against Native Women Training Institute provides a strong foundation for advocates and their allies to work effectively within their own programs and within a coordinated response. The Institute begins with a two day plenary session to help build a shared understanding of the dynamics of violence against Native women and highlights coordinated community response initiatives. The last 2 1/2 days you will attend one of the five workshops offered and one closing ceremony. |
Contact Information: Phone: (605) 341-2050 or (877) 733-7623 |
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Who should attend? Tribal Judges, court personnel, law enforcement officials and victim advocates are encouraged to attend. |
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October 19-24 |
Phoenix, AZ |
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) |
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About the Event See website: www.ncai.org |
Contact Information: Phone: 202-466-7767 |
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October TBD |
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2008 AFN Convention |
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About the Event See website: www.nativefederation.org |
Contact Information: Alaska Federation of Natives Phone: 907-274-3611 Web address: |
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October 22-23 |
Green Bay, WI |
National Indigenous Justice Conference |
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About the Event Many tribes strive to preserve their traditional dispute resolution techniques and their traditional customs in their justice systems. This event shall focus on the administration of traditional law and the various means that tribes can incorporate traditional law into present day justice systems. |
Contact Information: Melissa Johnson Tribal Judicial Institute Phone: (701) 777-6306 Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu Web address: http://www.law.und.edu/npilc/judicial/downloads.php |
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Who should attend? Tribal leaders, Peacemakers, probation officers, tribal judges, court personnel and law enforcement officials are encouraged to attend. |
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October TBD |
Anchorage, AK |
Indian Child Welfare and Child Protection |
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About the Event The Tribal Judicial Institute Director, BJ Jones, is the author of the American bar Association’s Handbook on the Indian Child Welfare Act and has conducted trainings on this topic in 25 states for tribal and state representatives. This event shall focus on the application of ICWA in Alaskaand some of the unique issues facing tribes as they respond to ICWA cases. Resources shall be made available to attendees. |
Contact Information: Melissa Johnson Tribal Judicial Institute Phone: (701) 777-6306 Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu Web address: http://www.law.und.edu/npilc/judicial/downloads.php |
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Who should attend? Tribal leaders, judges, ICWA advocates and social workers are encouraged to attend. |
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