Through its tribal justice work, ANJC helps work to ensure that tribes involved with ICWA cases achieve best-case scenarios for tribal children
Voices for Justice: “Advocacy Behind the Scenes” Read More »
Clerking at a nonprofit rather than in a law office allowed Cillian McDonagh to gain an alternate view of the issues concerning Alaska Native people
Up Close with the Issues Facing Alaskans Read More »
This September, ANJC held its second Alaska Tribal Child Welfare and Tribal Justice Conference, an annual opportunity for Tribal ICWA workers and others to connect, learn, and draw inspiration from one another and from conference speakers
With its unique legal landscape, Alaska is the perfect place for law students and new lawyers to grow their knowledge and ability
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Last November, 86 Mount Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) students became lawyers, judges, and jurors for a single afternoon as they decided the fate of fictional defendants. The mock trial—which provided
Sitka Students See Themselves in Legal Careers, Thanks to Color of Justice Conference Read More »
“I encourage others to ask, if you can; advocate for opportunities to become a better lawyer.” ANJC’s law clerkship provided a way for Geoffrey Bacon to gain experience while advocating for the people he serves.
Advocating for Himself and Others Read More »
Bethel caseworkers Gertrude Peter and Andrew Steven handled roughly 70 to 80 CINA cases this fall; their calendars can often be booked with back-to-back hearings. And, until recently, they were on their own.
ANJC’s interactive training provides staff with the lived experiences of survivors of abuse No one can find Legal Services. “It’s over there,” pointed out one participant of the In Her
Taking a Walk “In Her Shoes” Read More »
At 14, Sam Schimmel participated in the Color of Justice, a program that strives to get young people interested in careers in the legal field. His Native corporation, CIRI, selected
Full Circle: Former Color of Justice Participant Returns to ANJC as Law Clerk Read More »
In-Person Training Creates Statewide Connections When a family needs a well child check in Aniak, it’s part of Mary Kvamme’s job to follow up. She accompanies a state trooper, and
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