Law & Justice Mission Statement
In the pursuit of justice, we the tribes of the Northwest unite in a co-active agreement to protect and serve our people. In this effort, we aspire to preserve our inherent and sovereign right as a people to govern and protect our communities.
Over 40 Tribes, Tribal organizations, Alaska Native Corporations, and Tribal businesses submitted written comments and/or participated in the virtual consultations DoD officials hosted in April. Drawing on the input received, DoD staff crafted a plan that outlines how DoD policies, training, consultation, and outreach will help DoD meet its federal trust responsibilities to Tribes and protect Tribal lands, […]
Res #: Committee: Submitted By: Title: passed → Yes No Amended/Tabled To NCAI 2021-21 Law & Justice David Whitener Supporting Senate Confirmation Of Lauren J. King As A Federal District Court Judge YES NO https://atnitribes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Res-2021-21.pdf
Written Comments Due:November 6, 2020On June 25, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) hosted a virtual tribal consultation on the development of OJJDP tribal policies and implementation of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018. The 2018 Act amended the long standing Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act. OJJDP has extended […]