Please see below for the most recent news and events.
1. NABA-AZ Board Meeting
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 12:00 — 1:30 PM
Location: Whirlwind Golf Club
RSVP: Linda Arnold at linda.arnold@pinnaclewest.com
2. NABA-AZ Seven Generations Dinner
Thanks to everyone who made the Seven Generations Dinner a success. The Dinner raised approximately $15,000. Great job to our Event Chair Sonia Martinez and Committee: Kate Rosier, Tamara Begay, Alane Breland, Faith Klepper and Linda Arnold. A nice article was published in the Gila River Indian News. See attached article. And a nice thank you note was submitted by Honoree Bill Quinn. See attached letter.
3. Informational Briefing: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The free informational briefing will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011, and is meant for tribal leaders, staff, and others to learn about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: what it is, what it says, and how it may be used at the tribal, federal, and international levels to effectuate changes that will benefit and strengthen our nations, territories, and communities.
Date: October 29, 2011 (day before NCAI)
Location: Billy Frank Conference Center
721 9th Avenue, #200, Portland, Oregon
Time: 2:30 — 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
RSVP: http://www.indianlaw.org/content/informational-briefing-tribal-leaders
4. Arizona Women Lawyers’ Association Annual Convention
Date: November 4, 2011
Location: Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 East Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix
Time: 11:15 AM — 4:30 PM
Cost: $125 for private lawyers/$100 for public/government lawyers
RSVP: www.awla-state.org or contact Kim Demarchi at kdemarchi@lrlaw.com
5. Access to Sacred Sites on Federal Public Lands by Melissa Tatum
Date: November 15, 2011
Location: ASU Law School, Room 114
Time: 12:15 PM
Cost: Free
RSVP: Kathy.tevis@asu.edu
INFO: http://asu.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=179130
6. DC Indian Law Conference
Date: November 15, 2011
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 1201 K Street NW, Washington DC 20005
Time: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Cost: $95 after 10/25 (includes breakfast and lunch)
CLE: 8-9 CLE Credits
Register: http://www.fedbar.org/Sections/Indian-Law-Section/Calendar/13th-Annual-DC-Indian-Law-Conference.aspx
7. Tohono O’odham Nation v. City of Glendale, CV-11-0167-P
The Arizona Supreme Court denied the petition for review filed by the City of Glendale and granted attorneys’ fees to the Tohono O’odham Nation.
http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/21/MinutesCurrent/MinPR_10252011.pdf.
Get the story: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/10/25/20111025glendale-casino-court.html.
8. Equator Prize 2012
The Equator Initiative is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2012, which will recognize 25 outstanding local initiatives that are working to advance sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. All winning initiatives will receive US $5,000, with 10 selected for “special recognition” and a total of US $20,000 each. Representatives of all winning communities will participate in Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, in Brazil in June 2012. On its 10-year anniversary, and in recognition of the new and emerging challenges that face local and indigenous communities the world over, the Equator Prize 2012 will have an expanded thematic scope and geographical eligibility.
‘Resilient Communities’
The Equator Prize 2012 will focus on local innovation and excellence in promoting community wellbeing and sustainable livelihoods, environmental conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. Eight new ‘special recognition’ categories — in areas such as community-based adaptation, food security, forest management, energy, water, and more — have been created with the overall theme of ‘resilient communities for sustainable development’.
‘A World of Innovative Local Solutions’
Geographical eligibility for the Equator Prize 2012 has been expanded to include all countries receiving support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). For a list of eligible countries, eligibility requirements and selection criteria, please click here.
How to Nominate
To nominate an initiative for the Equator Prize 2012 (or to self-nominate), visit our website: www.equatorinitiative.org.
Nomination forms must be submitted by 31 October 2011. Nominations may be completed online or sent via email, fax, or post to:
Equator Initiative
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
304 East 45th Street, Room 640
New York, NY 10017
Tel: +1 212 906-5104 / Fax: +1 212 906-6642
Email: prize@equatorinitiative.org
9. On the Move
Marnie Hodakwen is now in house at the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.
10. Jobs
A. State Bar of Arizona, Diversity and Outreach Advisor
Under minimal supervision, the Diversity and Outreach Advisor oversees and coordinates diversity efforts on behalf of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA) to attract a more diverse population to the practice of law and to promote their active involvement and leadership within the SBA and legal profession in Arizona.
Qualifications:
– JD required
– Experience working with and within diverse environments
– Demonstrated experience building successful networks with organizations and individuals which resulted in the delivery of an initiative, program or service throughout a highly diverse population.
– Experience working with volunteers, boards and elected officials
– Clear, concise written and verbal communications skills
– Highly developed presentation skills
– Demonstrated leadership skill and ability
– Excellent customer service skills
– Highly effective interpersonal skills
– Demonstrated ability to successfully market and promote programs or initiatives
– Able to work successfully either as a team player or individually
– Able to work effectively with changing priorities and environments
Salary: $63,328-$79,155
B. Staff Attorney — Legal Services, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
SALARY: $75,644.00 – $107,794.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 10/14/11
CLOSING DATE: 10/28/11 11:59 PM
Under general supervision of the Managing Attorney, this position will provide legal review and advice to clients of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC & Community) Legal Services Office. Guiding directive is to protect the client’s interests, legally and ethically, while working to prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation. This position may be expected to work evenings and weekends as needed and is not subject to a standard work schedule. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
More Information: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/srpmic/default.cfm
C. Assistant City Attorney — City of Phoenix
Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division of the Law Department work in one of six areas: Public Safety; Litigation/Employment; Natural Resources; Economic Development & Finance; Land Use; and Transportation. The emphasis on this recruitment is to fill several positions in our newly created Public Safety Section, however, this recruitment process may also be used to fill vacancies that exist in any one of these sections. All attorneys in the Law Department may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City as determined by the City Attorney.
These positions will be police advisors with expanded responsibilities providing general counsel services to the Phoenix Police Department and other related public safety functions. A strong background in criminal procedure is a must for these positions, including Constitutional requirements related to criminal procedure. As general counsel for the Police Department, a background in municipal law, transactional work, grants, tort claims related to police conduct and employment law is a plus. These positions will also be responsible for providing policy guidance on public safety issues for the City of Phoenix Government Relations Office.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment may close when we have received a sufficient number of qualified applications. First review of applications will occur the week of October 31, 2011.
SALARY $76,211- $132,392 annually.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Graduated from an accredited school of law and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Please include your Arizona State Bar license number on resume or cover letter.
 Three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your legal area of specialty as well as your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above and include your Arizona State Bar license number.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 For other important information related to employment with the City of Phoenix, please visit: www.phoenix.gov/jobs/info.pdf
 If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Center at (602) 262-6277.
REFERENCE
Asst City Attorney III, 10130, #5797, 10/10/11, AA, Benefits Code: midmgr
D. Joint Prosecutor — South Dakota
Info attached.
E. Indian Law Resource Center Summer Clerkships
Deadline November 18, 2011
http://www.indianlaw.org/content/applications-centers-lewis-and-sidley-fellowships-due-november-18-2011
F. NARF Clerkships
Deadline October 31, 2011
Information: http://www.narf.org/contact/clerk.htm
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