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Full Circle: Former Color of Justice Participant Returns to ANJC as Law Clerk
September 5, 2023
Success Stories
...have passed a bar exam. Fellowships offer full time employment for one to two years and allow the fellow to gain valuable experience while continuing to learn. ANJC Law Fellows are provided exposure to a variety of Alaska Native legal issues while engaging in research and writing, litigation, communication with...
Journey to Justice: A Law Clerk’s 10-Week Adventure at the Alaska Native Justice Center
August 15, 2023
Success Stories
...completing her undergraduate studies. The state’s breathtaking outdoors, encom*]}*passing activities like hiking, cross-country skiing, and foraging, captivated her soul. Moreover, the state’s rich Alaska Native culture and heritage resonated deeply with her roots, strengthening her bond with this land. Fostering Awareness: ANJC’s Impact Beyond Internship Beyond the legal work, ANJC...
2023 Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Conference
January 17, 2023
...When Resources May Be Limited – Sheri Patraw, Jason Bavilla ICWA Case Stages -Josh Ahsoak Parent Advisory Committee – Lindsay Bothe Culverhouse Day 2 Active Efforts -Ali Wykis and Lenora Walker Desk Reference for AK Tribal Workers in ICWA Cases -Holly Handler and Casey Groat Limit’s of Motivational Interviewing -Lenora...
Tribal Justice Support
February 5, 2021
...create structures and processes to best address concerns in the community. In hearing cases, some Tribal courts will use a panel of judges instead of just one. Some Tribes use circle sentencing to ensure community involvement and to help hold an offender accountable for correcting harm done. Many Tribes are...
āLaptops for Justiceā Saves the Day
February 8, 2019
News
...would not have been possible if we had not had our laptops.” “The Foundation is grateful for the work Alaska Native Justice Center staff provides to our community,” said Sharity Sommer, a Foundation program officer who oversaw the grant. “After the earthquake, ANJC exemplified what community is about, helping others...
Prepared for the Next Challenge
April 27, 2020
News
...Thanks to their experience bouncing back from the earthquake, ANJC staff knew exactly how to transition to a new work environment in the midst of an emergency. “We were fortunate to be thinking ahead as a group,” said Tammy Ashley, ANJC Director of Operations. “Because we had talked so openly...
The Power of Belief
October 10, 2018
Success Stories
...has empowered others to say, ‘Yes, I can do this and will get through it.’” In other words, when someone comes to ANJC with a story they’re afraid to share, Marlene gets to be the one who can say to them those three crucial words: “I believe you.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_CQgUtjqE ...
Mentee Becomes Mentor
October 4, 2018
Success Stories
...gainfully employed, now in a position of helping others — made all the difference. “I knew Benny had been in the same place I was, so I trusted him,” Daniel shared. “Seeing Benny, it opened my eyes more to the information given to me, and I took it in. Before,...
First National Bank Alaska Supports Justice for Alaska Native People
November 8, 2022
News
...donation to ANJC demonstrates our commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and equality for all Alaska Native people.” ANJC provides an array of programs for Alaska Native and other people experiencing domestic violence, reentering the community after incarceration, and recovering from substance abuse. The organization also offers legal services to individuals...
ANJC Offers Support for ICWA Staff
May 25, 2023
News
...Mary joined 23 other ICWA workers from around the state for the Alaska Native Justice Center’s (ANJC) first Basic ICWA Training for Tribes in Alaska. The training complements ANJC’s other support for ICWA workers in Alaska, including legal representation for Tribes involved in Child in Need of Aid hearings within...