September 24, 2020--COVID 19 and its Impacts in Indian County (Free VIRTUAL CLE, 12:15-1:15pm)
COVID-19 has ravaged certain Tribal communities. American Indians suffer high rates of various underlying health conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, and obesity) that increase the risk of severe complications from COVID-19. Tribal communities also face other challenges that make it difficult to combat COVID-19, such as food and water insecurity. The Navajo Nation has been particularly impacted with 8,639 positive cases and 425 confirmed deaths (as of 7/21/20). In this talk, Heather Tanana, JD/MPH, will discuss the federal policies that have created the dire conditions most Tribal communities face, how Tribal communities have responded to COVID-19, and what action can be taken to protect Tribal members from another pandemic in the future.
Registration available here: https://law.utah.edu/event/covid-19-and-its-impact-in-indian-country/.
September 29, 2020--The POWER Act – How You Can Make a Difference (FREE VIRTUAL CLE, 12:00pm tp 1:00pm)
Intended to promote pro bono services and empower domestic violence survivors, the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act was passed on September 4, 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a worldwide surge in domestic violence. Now, more than ever, it is important for attorneys to step up and provide much needed legal services to domestic violence survivors. Studies have shown that access to legal assistance and representation can increase the likelihood of obtaining a protective order and reduce the probability of future domestic violence. This CLE looks at what has been accomplished since the POWER Act was passed and what you can do to be a part of the movement.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_rZiiGvNmSMCrQ9Q-BK7_aw
Speakers include:
October 9, 2020--Annual Indian Child Welfare Act Conference, University of Utah's S.J. Quinney School of Law (more details available here)
October 21, 2020--Operating in a Post-McGirt World (VIRTUAL CLE, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma has received a lot of media attention and for good reasons. American Indian Tribes have an extensive history of having their lands taken and treaty promises broken. However, the McGirt decision represented a historic win for Tribes. The Court held “the government to its word” and found the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation intact and part of Indian Country. This CLE provides an overview of the McGirt decision and discusses the future implications of McGirt – both inside and outside of the criminal law arena. (Registration details forthcoming).
Speakers include:
COVID-19 has ravaged certain Tribal communities. American Indians suffer high rates of various underlying health conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, and obesity) that increase the risk of severe complications from COVID-19. Tribal communities also face other challenges that make it difficult to combat COVID-19, such as food and water insecurity. The Navajo Nation has been particularly impacted with 8,639 positive cases and 425 confirmed deaths (as of 7/21/20). In this talk, Heather Tanana, JD/MPH, will discuss the federal policies that have created the dire conditions most Tribal communities face, how Tribal communities have responded to COVID-19, and what action can be taken to protect Tribal members from another pandemic in the future.
Registration available here: https://law.utah.edu/event/covid-19-and-its-impact-in-indian-country/.
September 29, 2020--The POWER Act – How You Can Make a Difference (FREE VIRTUAL CLE, 12:00pm tp 1:00pm)
Intended to promote pro bono services and empower domestic violence survivors, the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act was passed on September 4, 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a worldwide surge in domestic violence. Now, more than ever, it is important for attorneys to step up and provide much needed legal services to domestic violence survivors. Studies have shown that access to legal assistance and representation can increase the likelihood of obtaining a protective order and reduce the probability of future domestic violence. This CLE looks at what has been accomplished since the POWER Act was passed and what you can do to be a part of the movement.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_rZiiGvNmSMCrQ9Q-BK7_aw
Speakers include:
- Judge David Nuffer – U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
- Commissioner Joanna Sagers – Third District Court, State of Utah
- Heather Tanana – Assistant Research Professor, S.J. Quinney College of Law
October 9, 2020--Annual Indian Child Welfare Act Conference, University of Utah's S.J. Quinney School of Law (more details available here)
October 21, 2020--Operating in a Post-McGirt World (VIRTUAL CLE, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma has received a lot of media attention and for good reasons. American Indian Tribes have an extensive history of having their lands taken and treaty promises broken. However, the McGirt decision represented a historic win for Tribes. The Court held “the government to its word” and found the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation intact and part of Indian Country. This CLE provides an overview of the McGirt decision and discusses the future implications of McGirt – both inside and outside of the criminal law arena. (Registration details forthcoming).
Speakers include:
- Cathy McClanahan, Civil Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Oklahoma
- Melina Shiraldi, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Utah
- Adam Bridge, Assistant Federal Public Defender, District of Utah
