33rd ALASKA TRIBAL COURT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2016
AUGUST 9-11, 2016 | WESTMARK HOTEL
813 NOBLE STREET | FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
The 33rd Alaska Tribal Court Development Conference will feature current issues and recent developments affecting Alaska tribal courts and tribal jurisdiction. The annual event is intended for Tribes that are pursuing current and relevant tribal court training. It also provides information to Tribes that are just beginning to develop their own tribal courts and to Tribes seeking to expand or to modify tribal court operations.
The theme of this year’s Conference is “Fairness in Justice.” Judges and elders, practitioners and distinguished speakers will present on the tribal courtroleinsupporting restorative justice; addressing alcoholand drugabuse in the villages; and protecting Alaska Native children, elders, and vulnerable adults. Othertopicsincludetribal-state collaboration in criminal matters and fairness and impartiality in tribal court proceedings.
There is no fee for this conference, but pre-registration is required.Please submit all registration forms to Christine Folsom by fax at (775)784-1253 or by email to cfolsom@judges.org.
This training is available for one University of Alaska credit.
Registration for credit may be made on the first day of the Conference.
For further information about the Conference and the proposed agenda,
please visit the Tanana Chiefs Conference website or contact:
MishalGaede, (907) 452-8251, x3273 LisaJaeger, (907) 452-8251, x3269
Tribal Court Facilitator Tribal Government Specialist
mishal.gaede@tananachiefs.org lisa.jaeger@tananachiefs.org
Please join us for the Conference and enjoy the Tanana Valley State Fair in the evenings!
This event is not yet approved by BJA.