As outgoing Chair of the Oregon State Bar Indian Law section, I am often asked “How did I start to practice in this area of law?” Here’s a little of my history, starting at the Top of the World It’s hard to believe it’s been 9 years since I moved back to Portland after spending …
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Last week, I had the opportunity to present a Board of Commissioners training for the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. It was held at The Nave in Anchorage, which is a really cool converted church and community gathering space. We had about 30 participants from across the state focus on Housing Policy, and the roles …
I am excited to announce a few upcoming trainings that I am offering for the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. Please reach out if you are interested in having me present to your organization. From the newsletter: Dawn Winalski of Winalski Consulting, LLC will deliver our free webinar on May 7th: Managing Mental Health to …
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The U.S. Department of Interior has opened a comment period related to implementation of the Department of Interior’s Indigenous Knowledge Handbook. Comments are due January 8, 2025. The Department is holding three consultation sessions for Federally-recognized Tribes on December 9; Native Hawaii Community on December 10; and Alaska Native Corporations on December 13. The Department …
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