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Department of Interior’s Indigenous Knowledge Handbook

by DawnAlaska Native, Indian Law December 8, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

Giving Tuesday organization spotlight

by DawnFundraising December 1, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

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Giving Tuesday Tips

by DawnFundraising November 27, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States. And for nonprofits that means Giving Tuesday is around the corner! This year it falls on December 3, 2024. It’s a great opportunity to highlight your organization, everything you have accomplished in 2024 so far and get more donations to support your mission going forward into the new …

Update: HR 9495

by Dawnlegislation November 26, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

HR 9495 passed the House last week and moved to the Senate. It is unlikely to pass the Senate this term but it will likely come back for a vote in the next Congress. This bill would be destructive to non-profits, as it is deliberately vague and grants a lot of authority to the Treasury …

Urgent: HR 9495

by Dawnlegislation November 20, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

HR 9495 would give the Treasury Secretary the power to label nonprofit organizations as “terrorist-affiliated” without due process. This is a direct threat to the charities, advocacy groups, and nonprofits that fight for justice, equality, and environmental protection. There is wide discretion in what organizations would meet the criteria, and limited time to appeal a …

Navigating Uncertainty

by Dawnwell-being November 16, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

Since the election, I have been feeling a lot of uncertainty. And the best way I can support others and organizations, is by finding support for myself first. I have been running with GTD Go The Distance, attending SHE RECOVERS, trying out new yoga studios. On November 8, I attended the well-timed Attorney Well-Being Summit …

Access to Justice

by DawnIndian Law, Law November 8, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

I wanted to showcase two additional CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses that are available on-demand from the Oregon State Bar. ANCSA at 50 – This Seminar talks about the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act as it hit 50 years old. It also includes discussion of Alaska Native Corporations, and the Chehalis decision. …

Greetings from the Indian Law Section CLE

by DawnIndian Law, Oregon November 2, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

Thank you to everyone who made it out yesterday for “Connecting Community: A Gathering an Opportunity for CLE”. It was a great way to kick-off Native American Heritage Month. We had over 40 people in attendance, and had some great speakers. We were so busy connecting that we did not get good photos! Next time! …

Upcoming Event: Indian Law Section CLE

by DawnIndian Law, Law October 25, 2024April 22, 2025Comments are Disabled

I am excited to participate as part of the Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section on the Planning Committee for our upcoming events on “Centering Community” on November 1, 2024. I will also be presenting. The event will be held at the PSU Native American Student and Community Center. Hope to see you there! Register …