Every 5 years, ALS undertakes a comprehensive Needs Assessment Surveying Process. ALS is currently in the process of receiving information and completed surveys from community members and will soon be holding Focus Groups on all three reservations.
TAKE THE SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALSsurvey2017
It's about 20 questions, takes just a few minutes, but your input is invaluable to help the Program determine the civil legal needs of the community and whether or not more outreach is necessary to inform individuals of available resources.
Thanks to the Tiwahe Foundation, ALS is able to hold Focus Group meetings this year! ALS is seeking 10 individuals from each of the three reservations: Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth, to take part in a 1 time focus group meeting. Provide input on your community's legal needs, discuss challenges and barriers, and bring forth ideas to your legal services program! Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their participation, limited to 10 individuals per group. Elders are strongly encouraged to attend.
Please call or email Chari for more information about the Focus Group meetings--to be scheduled a location near you! 218-335-2223 x 102 or claduke-clark@alslegal.org.
MIIGWECH for your participation!
Special thanks to local businesses for their support with goods or services for a drawing. Individuals who have completed a survey can be entered to win:
Walmart Gift Cards
Gas Cards
Free Oil Changes from Bemidji Dondelinger
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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
ALS to celebrate 50th Anniversary with June 23rd dinner program!
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
EXPIRED: Job Announcement: FTE Attorney position
FTE Staff
Attorney __________________________________________________________________________________
Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a full-time staff attorney to
provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before
area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forums.
BACKGROUND: Anishinabe Legal
Services (ALS) is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded 501(c)(3)
organization providing free legal assistance and court representation to
low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red
Lake Indian Reservations in northern Minnesota.
Legal services are provided through grants and contracts with federal,
state and tribal governments along with foundational support.
RESPONSIBILITIES: ALS is
looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated licensed attorney to provide civil
legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal
Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forums.
Primary duties will include representation of parents in child
protection matters before area Tribal Courts, housing and family law, but job
duties also include handling a wide variety of civil matters before various
forums.
This attorney is
expected to be licensed in the State of Minnesota by anticipated start date of
position. This attorney will also be
expected to be licensed or willing to immediately become licensed before the
Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake Tribal Courts.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified
applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation
skills, litigation skills, have exceptional organizational skills with ability to
handle a large caseload of client matters throughout a wide geographic service
area. Applicants must also be able and
willing to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.
Attorneys with 3+ years
of civil practice are strongly preferred, as are applicants with familiarity
and experience practicing before Tribal Courts.
Prior experience working within Indian Country is also strongly preferred. Native American attorneys are highly
encouraged to apply.
All applicants are
expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance and automobile, as
significant travel will be required as part of job duties and responsibilities.
COMPENSATION: $44,000-$55,000
D.O.E. Benefits include individual and
family health and dental insurance, paid time off, and life insurance.
TO APPLY: Please send a
cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to Chari LaDuke-Clark at: Anishinabe
Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or email application materials
to claduke-clark@alslegal.org. Applications are preferred by April 10th
but will be accepted until the position is filled.
Disclaimer: The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information on this site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on specific facts and circumstances. This website provides general information only. You should contact an attorney if you need specific legal advice or help.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
ALS celebrates 50th anniversary, 1st open house in Naytahwaush on March 18
OPEN HOUSE and
BOARD MEETING
Come meet ALS board members and learn about new
projects! Plus receive a free gift from us!
Naytahwaush Sports Complex Gym
March 18, 2017
Meeting at 10:00 am. Open House 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Snacks and beverages provided
Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization providing free civil legal services and legal education to eligible individuals living on or near the Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth Indian Reservations. ALS was formed by concerned community members in 1967 and was the first ever Indian Legal Services Organization in the Country!
Contact: 1-800-422-1335 or (218) 335-2223 for more info.
Disclaimer: The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information on this site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on specific facts and circumstances. This website provides general information only. You should contact an attorney if you need specific legal advice or help.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Board of Directors Names New Executive Director
At their recent quarterly meeting, the board of directors for Anishinabe Legal Services recently named Cody Nelson as Executive Director. Cody Nelson will be joining ALS fulltime in January 2017.
Cody graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2006. Cody is a licensed attorney in Minnesota as well as the tribal courts of Red Lake, White Earth, Mille Lacs, and Leech Lake. He had been appointed to the board of directors for BI-CAP of Beltrami and Cass County from March 2009 to February 2016.
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Cody graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2006. Cody is a licensed attorney in Minnesota as well as the tribal courts of Red Lake, White Earth, Mille Lacs, and Leech Lake. He had been appointed to the board of directors for BI-CAP of Beltrami and Cass County from March 2009 to February 2016.
Disclaimer: The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information on this site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on specific facts and circumstances. This website provides general information only. You should contact an attorney if you need specific legal advice or help.
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