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NABA-DC will hold its 2018 annual meeting and governing board elections on January 12, 2018 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, located at 2120 L St NW #700.

See proposed agenda here.

Governing Board Elections: To be eligible to hold a position on the governing board, a person must be a NABA-DC member in good standing (meaning dues have been paid) and be nominated for the position at the annual meeting. Members may self-nominate.

The positions open for election are: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Bar Liaison, and Members-at-Large. Members-at-Large oversee the Intern lunch, Mentorship, Social, and Community Outreach Committees. The number of Members-at-Large is determined at the annual meeting. For more information regarding the responsibilities of these positions, you can review NABA-DC’s Bylaws here.

Voting: In order to vote in the governing board election, a person must be a member in good standing. Members may vote by proxy. A member wishing to vote by proxy must give the Secretary written notice at least 24 hours before the election by sending an email to: nabadc_community@nabadc.com. The notice shall state good cause for the member’s absence and the name of the person to whom the proxy is given.

Membership: If you have not yet renewed your NABA-DC membership for 2018, it can be done online at: https://nabadc.com/how-to-join/. Additionally, dues can be paid at the annual meeting.

When: Saturday, January 27th at 1:30pm
Where: National Museum of the American Indian
Who: NABA-DC members, families, and the wider Indian law and policy community
What: Group visit to the imagiNATIONS Activity Center and “Winter Blast: A Family Weekend of Native Games”
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/wlAY6NsRt40LAbq92

NABA-DC has reserved a group visit to the imagiNATIONS Activity Center from 1:30pm to 2pm. Facilitators will be teaching the older kids string games, and younger kids can play in the area. Kids wanting to participate in string games will need a ticket. Tickets are limited, so please let us know ASAP if you no longer plan to use your ticket.

NMAI is also holding an event entitled “Winter Blast: A Family Weekend of Native Games” in the main area of the museum from 10am until 5:30pm. After our group visit to the imagiNATIONS Activity Center, we can check this event out, too.

Last, NMAI’s new exhibit entitled “Americans” is set to open on January 18th. The exhibit highlights the ways in which American Indians have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began.

We hope you can make it! If you RSVP using the link in this message, we will reach out to you closer to the event date with additional information.

Please join the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. and Hogan Lovells LLP for a panel focused on Indian Country priorities for the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. NABA-DC-Hogan Lovells Panel Invitation Nov. 30th

The panel will feature:

Hon. Hilary Tompkins, Partner, Hogan Lovells, former Solicitor of the U.S. Department of the Interior

Jody Cummings, General Counsel, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, former Deputy Solicitor-Indian Affairs

Larry Roberts, ASU Law Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Program, former Acting Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs

Jonodev Chaudhuri, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP, Ambassador of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, former Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission

Save the Date

NABA-DC

Virtual Holiday Party

7:00 PM EST

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Zoom link here.  

Awards Ceremony – Silent Auction – Keynote 

All donations raised will benefit the

Toys for Tots Native American Program 

and 2021 NABA-DC programming. 

The primary goal for this year’s NABA-DC Virtual Holiday Party is to raise funds for the Marine Toys for Tots Native American Program. This holiday season, many families across Indian Country are struggling financially and many have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hope is to help these families and to offer a little bit of holiday cheer for these children.

A small portion of the funds raised will also benefit NABA-DC’s 2021 annual programming. Each year, NABA-DC hosts programs and events that focus on strengthening our community and providing education on issues impacting Indian Country.

Call for Donations for Our Silent Auction

We are asking for donation items from our NABA-DC membership. We are accepting many types of items including artwork, pottery, home décor, jewelry, gift baskets, gift certificates, and other new gift type items. Please contact Sarah Crawford or James Mowdy at nabadc_community@nabadc.com if you have an item to donate. If you live in the DC area, we will be able to pick up the item.

Call for Sponsors

NABA-DC is seeking monetary sponsors for this year’s holiday party. This year the suggested contributions are: Platinum ($1,000+), Gold ($500+), and Silver ($100+).  We hope that you will consider sponsoring the event at any level or amount. A majority of the funds raised from sponsors will be donated to the Toys for Tots Native American Program and procurement of silent auction items.  A small portion will benefit NABA-DC’s annual programming.  If your firm or organization would like to sponsor the NABA-DC holiday party, please contact Lisa Meissner or Rose Petoskey  at  nabadc_community@nabadc.com. 

Please nominate an awesome practitioner for an award!        

Is there someone in the DC Indian law and policy community that you think deserves recognition for his or her work this year?  If so, nominate them for a NABA-DC award!  The NABA-DC Board will determine winners and announce them at the Holiday Party.  Awards will be given in the following categories:  Lifetime Achievement in Indian Law, 2020 Significant Contribution in Indian Law, Excellence in Government Service, and Excellence in Mentoring.

Please submit nominations here:  https://forms.gle/j1PYCcYPSrMYvbFB8

Nominations must be received by midnight on December 10, 2020.