Schedule
Thursday, November 17th
TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
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9:00 am-9:15 am | INTRODUCTION | Lucas Babycos |
9:20 am - 10:30 am | ZUNI CRIMINAL LAW | Robert Greiwe |
10:30 am - 11:00 am | BREAK | |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | NAVAJO EMPLOYMENT LAW | David R. Jordan |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | LUNCH | |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NAVAJO FUNDAMENTAL LAW | David R. Jordan |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | BREAK | |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | MAJOR CRIMES ACT | Lucas Babycos |
3:30 pm | OPEN PANEL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
Friday, November 18th
TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
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9:00 am - 9:15 am | INTRODUCTION | Lucas Babycos |
9:20 am - 10:30 am | INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT | Barry Klopfer |
10:30 am - 11:00 am | BREAK | |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | NAVAJO TORT LAW | Barry Klopfer |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | LUNCH | |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | INDIAN COUNTRY JURISDICTION | Jeremy M. Gay |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | BREAK | |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | NAVAJO AND ZUNI LEGAL STATISTICS | Brittany Babycos |
3:30 pm | OPEN PANEL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
Zuni Criminal Law – The Pueblo of Zuni has its own unique set of laws and punishments in its judicial system. Mr. Greiwe will discuss how to navigate these rules and successfully litigate a case in the Pueblo of Zuni.
Navajo Employment Law – The Navajo Nation has its own unique set of employment laws that give its citizens an abundance of rights in the workplace. Mr. Jordan will discuss the origin of the Navajo Preference and Employment act and how it applies today on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Fundamental Law – The Navajo Nation has a unique set of customs that vastly differ from western customs. These unique customs have value while litigating within the borders of the Navajo Nation. Mr. Jordan will discuss these traditions and values and how they are used in litigation.
Major Crimes Act – The Major Crimes Act is a law passed by the United States Congress in 1885 as the final section of the Indian Appropriations Act of that year. The law places certain crimes under federal jurisdiction if they are committed by a Native American in Native territory. Mr. Babycos will discuss the history of the act and how it applies today.
Indian Country Jurisdiction – Most Pueblos or Tribes in the United States are sovereign nations. This causes jurisdictional conflicts in all areas of law because many litigants end up having to litigate in Tribal Court. Mr. Gay will discuss these conflicts and how they come about in his own practice in Indian Country.
Navajo Evidence – The Navajo Nation has its own code that governs their judicial system. This code provides a unique set of rules of evidence that differs from common or continental law. Mr. Klopfer will be discussing the rules of evidence and how they are applied in the Navajo Tribal Court.
Indian Child Welfare Act – The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 is a United States federal law that governs jurisdiction over the removal of Native American children from their families in custody, foster care and adoption cases. It gives tribal governments exclusive jurisdiction over children who reside on or are domiciled on a reservation. Mr. Klopfer will discuss the history of the act and how it applies today.
Native American Law: By the Numbers – Native American legal systems across the United States face their own set of unique challenges. Mrs. Babycos will discuss these challenges and their impact, by the numbers.