Mar 31/Web or Seattle, WA - Serving the Legal Needs of Urban Native Americans

Tens of thousands of Native Americans live in and around America’s major cities, often far removed from their ancestral Tribes and families. Often battling poverty and discrimination, many see their legal and civil rights undermined by a lack of resources and effective advocacy.

Join us in person or via webinar for a complimentary seminar as we demonstrate how specialized non-profit legal clinics in the Northwest are providing much-needed guidance and resources to urban Native Americans, and how this success can be replicated in cities throughout the US.

Title:
Serving the Legal Needs of Urban Native Americans
http://atji.blogspot.com/2011/03/serving-legal-needs-of-urban-native.html
Date: 
Thursday, March 31, 2011, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Foster Pepper PLLC, 30th Floor Conference Center
Open to: 
All Law Students, Attorneys and advocates of all kinds working for Native American Rights; Tribal leaders and members; law students interested in serving Native communities; and anyone interested in helping protect the legal rights of Native people living in urban centers.

Washington State MCLE Board Event ID 282252
5 Credits (2 General, 3 Ethics)

Registration Process: 
Register now - http://www.foster.com/forms/standard.aspx?ID=517
Contact:
events@foster.com  or 206-447-2694

TOPICS
Recognizing the Need (Millie Kennedy (Tsimshian) Northwest Justice Project | Jenine Grey (Tlingit) Chief Seattle Club)
Addressing the Need (John Perkins (Tlingit; Thunderbird/Eagle) Chief Seattle Club | Brooke Pinkham (Nez Perce) Northwest Justice Project | Bree Ramirez (Native Hawaiian) | NW Indian Bar Association | Chrishendra Tucker | Northwest Justice Project)
Bridging the Gap – Relations between Urban Native Americans and Police / Government (Chris Stearns (Navajo) Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker | Seattle Human Rights Commission | Christina Parker (Chippewa Cree) Tulalip Tribal Attorney)
A New Beginning – The Tahoma Indian Center (Joan Staples Baum (White Earth Chippewa) Tahoma Indian Center)
Schedule:
9:00 am Registration
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Program/Q&A (Lunch provided for in person attendees)

MORE:
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