by calindian-admin | Jan 27, 2022 | Initiatives, Land Back, Uncategorized
By Mike Godbe, CILS Bishop Office Directing Attorney This is the third in a three-part series providing an overview of Indian Water Rights in California. This installment focuses on California’s Integrated Regional Water Management grant-funding system. Part 1 on...
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 | 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...
by calindian-admin | Aug 17, 2021 | Initiatives, Land Back, Uncategorized
By Mike Godbe, CILS Bishop office Staff Attorney This is the second in a three-part series providing an overview of Indian Water Rights in California. This installment focuses on federal reserved rights, also known as Winters rights. Part 1 on state water rights may...
by calindian-admin | Jul 19, 2021 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, MMIWP, Tribal Justice, Truth & Healing, Uncategorized
By Mark Vezzola, CILS Escondido office Directing Attorney This event originally aired on July, 15, 2021. About the Program Please join us for a presentation on the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women movement underway throughout the United States and Canada. Topics...
by calindian-admin | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Representatives and Grant Managers, Share with your Tribal networks and other interested partners who may be interested in the “Pre-Orientation Summit”scheduled on September 10, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This pre-orientation summit...
