by calindian-admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Announcements, CILS Board of Trustees
By Judge Victorio Shaw (Hoopa Valley Tribe), CILS Board Trustees Vice Chairman This month our contributions to this country are to be remembered, explored, andcelebrated. NAHM is a wonderful opportunity to have a spotlight put on ourpeople, our stories, and our art....
by calindian-admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Announcements, For Native Individuals
By Jason Golfinos, Staff Attorney California Indian Legal Services wishes to honor all of the Native people who have served in the United States armed forces. Native people have served in the military from the beginning of the country, putting their lives on the line...
by calindian-admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Announcements, For Native Individuals, MMIWP, Truth & Healing
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s essential to recognize that while progress has been made, domestic violence still affects many people. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an average of 20 people...
by calindian-admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Announcements, CILS Board of Trustees
California Indian Legal Services (CILS) actively seeks individuals passionate about advocating for Native American rights to join their Board of Trustees in a volunteer position. CILS’ mission is to provide legal services in federal Indian law to income-eligible...
by calindian-admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Announcements, CILS Board of Trustees
By Mark Romero (Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians), CILS Board Chairman Haawka: Serving on the California Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees has been a great honor. To serve as the Chairman of the Board is an even bigger honor. Over the years, I have watched...
by calindian-admin | Sep 19, 2023 | Announcements
It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you the new logo for CILS, which was completed in March. We had the privilege of collaborating with the gifted artist Carl Avery, whose distinctive graffiti-inspired style incorporates Native American iconography and...
