Upcoming Events:
March 18, 2010
Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA
On Thursday, March 18, 2010 Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington will be the site for a far-ranging conference on legal issues of importance to Tribal communities and their advocates. Hosted by the Indian Law Section of the Spokane County Bar Association, the conference features nationally-recognized experts in numerous areas of law that are critical to Tribes.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Foster Pepper PLLC
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 30, Seattle, WA
Topics and Presenters:
Fostering Nonprofits in Indian Country: Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Potlatch Fund
Nonprofit Law in Indian Country: Don Chalmers, President, SparrowHawk Consulting Company; Timothy Brewer, Reservation Attorney, The Tulalip Tribes
Cultural Awareness while Representing Native Americans: Michelle Vendiola, Consultant, Community Alliance & Peacemaking Project; Greg W. Guedel, Chair, Foster Pepper PLLC Native American Legal Services Group; Christina Parker, Staff Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
2.00 hours of CLE credit (approval pending)
Please sign up for this FREE CLE using WAACO’s Registration Form. Space is limited so please be sure and register!
Questions: contact Jean Seeley at jeans@nwjustice.org or 206-464-1519, ext. 631.
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Foster Pepper PLLC
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 30, Seattle, WA
Topics and Presenters:
Fostering Nonprofits in Indian Country: Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Potlatch Fund
Nonprofit Law in Indian Country: Don Chalmers, President, SparrowHawk Consulting Company; Timothy Brewer, Reservation Attorney, The Tulalip Tribes
Cultural Awareness while Representing Native Americans: Michelle Vendiola, Consultant, Community Alliance & Peacemaking Project; Greg W. Guedel, Chair, Foster Pepper PLLC Native American Legal Services Group; Christina Parker, Staff Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
2.00 hours of CLE credit (approval pending)
Please sign up for this FREE CLE using WAACO’s Registration Form. Space is limited so please be sure and register!
Questions: contact Jean Seeley at jeans@nwjustice.org or 206-464-1519, ext. 631.
Pi Nee Waus Powwow
March 20, 2010
Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Road., Portland, OR 97218
Contact: Jacki Graywolfe 503.830.4428, Vendor Contact: JoAnn Williams 503.667.6466, Sheila Kirk 503.752.2099
Co-sponsored by Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services, NARA, Bow & Arrow, NIVA and Palmer Wirfs. MC: Nick Sixkiller; Arena Director: Ed Goodell; Color Guard: NIVA
Native American Education Program Powwow
March 20, 2010
Grand Entries: 1:30 PM & 6:00 PM
22nd and Oak, Florence, OR 97439
Contact: Lynn Anderson 541.997.2514 gypsy_raven_love@yahoo.com. Potluck 4:30 pm. Native American arts and crafts. Head Man: Victor Fry. Head Lady: Jhana Fry.
March 20, 2010
Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Road., Portland, OR 97218
Contact: Jacki Graywolfe 503.830.4428, Vendor Contact: JoAnn Williams 503.667.6466, Sheila Kirk 503.752.2099
Co-sponsored by Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services, NARA, Bow & Arrow, NIVA and Palmer Wirfs. MC: Nick Sixkiller; Arena Director: Ed Goodell; Color Guard: NIVA
Native American Education Program Powwow
March 20, 2010
Grand Entries: 1:30 PM & 6:00 PM
22nd and Oak, Florence, OR 97439
Contact: Lynn Anderson 541.997.2514 gypsy_raven_love@yahoo.com. Potluck 4:30 pm. Native American arts and crafts. Head Man: Victor Fry. Head Lady: Jhana Fry.
April 8–9, 2010
Hilton Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe, N.M.
The Indian Law Section of the FBA is pleased to present the 35th Annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference, held in Indian Country for only the second year at the Pueblo of Pojoaque’s Buffalo Thunder Resort. This anniversary conference provides an opportunity to acknowledge and learn from the advocates who have worked on behalf of Native peoples for decades, while thoughtfully reflecting on the critical role of history in federal Indian law. At the same time, this event takes a deliberate look forward to identify and engage the complex issues that will affect tribes for years to come.
Hilton Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe, N.M.
The Indian Law Section of the FBA is pleased to present the 35th Annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference, held in Indian Country for only the second year at the Pueblo of Pojoaque’s Buffalo Thunder Resort. This anniversary conference provides an opportunity to acknowledge and learn from the advocates who have worked on behalf of Native peoples for decades, while thoughtfully reflecting on the critical role of history in federal Indian law. At the same time, this event takes a deliberate look forward to identify and engage the complex issues that will affect tribes for years to come.
28th Annual "Protecting Our Children" National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
April 11-14, 2010
Double Tree Hotel, Portland, OR 1-800-996-0510
Contact: National Indian Child Welfare Association, 503.222.4044
This year's conference will focus on bringing our dream to access resources into reality through program development and implementation. Even though the legislative victory was won, our work continues, and our responsibility now is to bulid the systems to serve our children and families. Our conference will feature innovative workshops and presentations on strategically meeting the needs of our children and to improve healthy outcomes for our most precious resource - our children. *To donate items to NICWA's Silent Auction, contact Leslie Miller, millerl@nicwa.org. The silent auction will be held Tuesday evening, April 13th during NICWA’s 28th Annual “Protecting Our Children” conference banquet dinner in Portland, OR. Please consider donating any arts, crafts, clothes, services, or other items you believe people would be interested in to our silent auction.
April 11-14, 2010
Double Tree Hotel, Portland, OR 1-800-996-0510
Contact: National Indian Child Welfare Association, 503.222.4044
This year's conference will focus on bringing our dream to access resources into reality through program development and implementation. Even though the legislative victory was won, our work continues, and our responsibility now is to bulid the systems to serve our children and families. Our conference will feature innovative workshops and presentations on strategically meeting the needs of our children and to improve healthy outcomes for our most precious resource - our children. *To donate items to NICWA's Silent Auction, contact Leslie Miller, millerl@nicwa.org. The silent auction will be held Tuesday evening, April 13th during NICWA’s 28th Annual “Protecting Our Children” conference banquet dinner in Portland, OR. Please consider donating any arts, crafts, clothes, services, or other items you believe people would be interested in to our silent auction.
Renewable Energy for Tribal Community Development
April 13-15, 2010
Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado
April 13-15, 2010
Renaissance Denver Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado
8th Annual Honor Dinner by The Musuem at Warm Springs
April 17, 2010
April 17, 2010
Reception at 5:30 PM, Dinner & Program to follow
World Forestry Center, Portland, OR
Contact: Carol Leone, Executive Director, 541.553.3331 carol@redmond-net.com
Following the traditions of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, The Museum at Warm Springs takes great honor in recognizing individuals whose efforts on behalf of Native Americans can servev as an example for all Americans. This year will mark the 8th Annual Honor Dinner, there will be a reception beginning at 5:30 pm with dinner and the program to follow. The dinner features a Silent Auction featuring arts and crafts created by artists and artisans of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and dancing.
World Forestry Center, Portland, OR
Contact: Carol Leone, Executive Director, 541.553.3331 carol@redmond-net.com
Following the traditions of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, The Museum at Warm Springs takes great honor in recognizing individuals whose efforts on behalf of Native Americans can servev as an example for all Americans. This year will mark the 8th Annual Honor Dinner, there will be a reception beginning at 5:30 pm with dinner and the program to follow. The dinner features a Silent Auction featuring arts and crafts created by artists and artisans of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and dancing.
17th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium
April 19-22, 2010
Red Lion Hotel on the River-Jantzen Beach
909 N Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR
April 19-22, 2010
Red Lion Hotel on the River-Jantzen Beach
909 N Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR
Naimuma Powwow
April 30 - May 1, 2010
Peter Stott Gym - Portland State University
April 30 - May 1, 2010
Peter Stott Gym - Portland State University
Portland, OR
May 3 -6, 2010
Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip, WA
Join ONABEN and ATNI Financial Services Corporation on May 3 - 6, 2010 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington, for the 8th Annual Trading at the River Conference. Trading at the River is the PREMIER event in the Pacific Northwest for Native entrepreneurs and Tribal Business Development. This year’s theme for Trading at the River 2010 is “Bridging Tribal Economies—Making Connections to Transform the World”. Native American business owners, tribal enterprise managers, tribal policy makers and business associates will come together to network, discuss best practices and trade ideas for economic development on and off the reservation.
NAYA Family Center Powwow
May 14 - 15, 2010
5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97217
Friday: Grand Entry: 7:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 pm to 11:00 PM
May 14 - 15, 2010
5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97217
Friday: Grand Entry: 7:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 pm to 11:00 PM
May 17—20, 2010
Spirit Mountain Casino, Grande Ronde, OR
May 17—20, 2010
Ongoing Events:
Oregon Native American Chamber (ONACC) Meetings
Last Wednesdays of the Month
11:30AM - 1:00PM
NAYA Family Center, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland OR, 97218
ONACC Mission: The Achievement of Economic Growth and Stability for Native American Communities Through: Promotion and Support of Quality-Oriented Native American-Owned Businesses and Professionals, Education and Training of Native Americans to Compete Effectively in the Global Economy, Providing High-Quality Benefits to Our Members.
Please email Bianca Kednay, kednay@ohsu.edu, to RSVP and place lunch order. Cost of lunch is $10.
Events
About the Indian Law Section
The goal of the Indian Law Section of the Oregon State Bar is to encourage a greater understanding and improve the practice of Indian law throughout Oregon. The ILS represents a wide spectrum of attorneys who handle cases, transactions and other matters involving Indian law, including attorneys in private practice, attorneys who work as in-house attorneys for Indian tribes, attorneys for non-profit organizations advocating for tribal rights, and attorneys who serve as tribal court judges for Indian tribes in Oregon. The ILS was organized in 1995 by practitioners working in Indian country in Oregon and is open to all members of the Bar as well as non-attorneys. Membership can include persons who are attorneys, tribal court judges, tribal leaders and tribal members, or anyone else interested in Indian law issues. The ILS currently has 170 members.
The ILS Event List
Click on an event title to see the corresponding website. Please email Jennifer Amiott or Jenny Biesack if you would like to submit events for posting on this site.
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