The Long and Winding Road to Federal Recognition
By Dorothy Alther, CILS Executive Director The federal government defines a “tribe” as “a designated group with whom the federal government has established some kind of political relationship or recognition.” Federal recognition entitles tribes to federal benefits, services, provides governmental immunity from unconsented lawsuits, to establish and be governed by their own laws, and to […]
CILS Bishop Office – Logo Design RFP
Calling all graphic artists! California Indian Legal Services’ (CILS) is requesting proposals from graphic designers and artists to design a new sign for our Bishop office that communicates the existence of all 3 of our legal service programs: California Indian Legal Services (CILS), the Easter Sierra Legal Assistance Program (ESLAP), and the Inyo-Mono Senior Legal […]
Indian Health Council – Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC DATE: Saturday, February 6, 2021 By appointment ONLY. Only Scheduled Patients will be allowed in the clinic. Others will not be allowed in the Dental Lobby: Location: IHC Rincon Multipurpose Room Eligibility Criteria for Vaccination: IHC registered patients age 60 and older and their primary caregiver. Registered patients may schedule an appointment at: 760-749-1410 ext 2002 To […]
Free Tribal Food Sovereignty Event
On the mornings of January 27, 28, and 29, 2021 Northern California Tribal Court Coalition will host the Third Annual Restoring the Balance: Preparing Tribal Food Systems for Uncertain Times. Please join us for this free and engaging virtual gathering for the Yurok Tribe, Karuk Tribe, Trinidad Rancheria, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, […]
Tribal Courts in the Time of Covid
Please join two of NCTCC’s esteemed judges, Hon. Abby Abinanti and Hon. Michelle Krieger, to learn about how their Tribal Courts have responded to COVID and how “virtual” sessions have become the new reality in the courts of Indian Country. This is the latest offering in NCTCC’S popular, free Zoom training series. This training will contain information specific to Tribal courts in which […]
