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NAICJA's Judges Training Judges: Sovereignty, CSE, Evidence, ICWA, PL280
Albuquerque, New Mexico * September 11-12, 2003

NAICJA is pleased to announce that it will be presenting a series of workshops, entitled “Judges Training Judges” throughout the year. Each of these workshops will be taught by tribal judges and will address topics from a practitioner’s standpoint. Participant interaction will be encouraged and utilized to create an active learning environment. Instructors will draw upon experience and current practice to foster an atmosphere where real learning and sharing can occur. This workshop is also appropriate for tribal leaders, court clerks/administrators and other interested court staff.

Topics covered in this 14 hour workshop will include: Indian Child Welfare Act (Hon. Elbridge Coochise & Hon. John St. Claire), Probate (Hon. Joseph Moran), Drug Courts (Hon. Ken Gardipee), Court Clerking and Court Administration (Hon. Ramona Tsosie), and Tribal Sovereignty (Hon. Elbridge Coochise).

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Presentations & Handouts:

ICWA Introduction

ICWA Presentation

Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction Presentation

Role of the Court Administrator

Roles and Duties of Court Clerks