by calindian-admin | Oct 31, 2022 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Truth & Healing
By Hannah Reed, CILS Escondido Office Staff Attorney The deadline to apply for Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements has been extended to November 8, 2022. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide resources to improve response to...
by calindian-admin | Oct 18, 2022 | Be the Change, For Native Individuals, For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Knowledge is Power
Check out CILS’ updated November 2022 California Native Voter Guide!
by calindian-admin | Dec 16, 2021 | Be the Change, For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Land Back, Protect Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Justice
By Mark Vezzola, CILS Escondido Office Directing Attorney As 2021 draws to a close, it is time to look back at the last twelve months. If you work in federal Indian law or care about Indian country, there are a number of developments to reflect on. Some changed the...
by calindian-admin | Dec 3, 2021 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Protect Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Justice, Uncategorized
By Debra Avenmarg, CILS Eureka Office Staff Attorney Over the years, CILS has played an important role in defending Tribal Court jurisdiction and sovereignty. One particular case that illustrates the importance of protecting Tribal Court orders from intrusion by state...
by calindian-admin | Nov 22, 2021 | Be the Change, For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Protect Tribal Sovereignty
By Denise Bareilles, CILS Eureka Office Directing Attorney I have had the pleasure of working closely with several Tribes in administering tribal elections. It is an interesting area of tribal law that constantly presents new issues for tribal self-governance....
by calindian-admin | Sep 23, 2021 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Land Back, Protect Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Justice, Uncategorized
By Kia Murdoch, CILS Sacramento Office Staff Attorney CILS has been tracking bills in the California legislature that are relevant to our community. In July 2021, two bills passed that are exciting steps forwards for California tribes: AB 627 Tribal Courts in...
