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Tribal In-House Counsel Association TICA is national association that seeks to connect and provide practical resources to tribal in-house attorneys.

In our 2026 keynote presentation, Steve Bodmer will address the evolving role of tribal attorneys in Native law as AI be...
10/16/2026

In our 2026 keynote presentation, Steve Bodmer will address the evolving role of tribal attorneys in Native law as AI becomes ubiquitous. He will discuss the legal implications of AI bias, ethical responsibility when using AI, tribal control and governance of its tribal knowledge, and much more. The discussion will include how tribal attorneys can use AI tools effectively, rather than surrendering professional judgment to them.

Join us next week for the 2026 TICA Conference in Temecula, California!

Cyber incidents are no longer hypothetical for Tribal Nations—they are an operational, legal, and governance reality. Jo...
10/13/2026

Cyber incidents are no longer hypothetical for Tribal Nations—they are an operational, legal, and governance reality. Join Evan Wolff, Jody Cummings, and Jenny Patten Magallanes for an interactive session that explores and simulates how tribal governments can prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents while navigating the unique legal landscape shaped by tribal sovereignty, jurisdictional complexity, and resource constraints.

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Spots are filling up fast and registration is still open! Can't make it in-person? A live webinar is available, too. Plu...
10/12/2026

Spots are filling up fast and registration is still open! Can't make it in-person? A live webinar is available, too. Plus all registrants receive access to the session recordings. Visit ticaconference.com to secure your virtual or in-person seat.

Redding Rancheria has successfully created a Tribal Court Form that U.S. attorneys, the local District Attorney and Publ...
10/09/2026

Redding Rancheria has successfully created a Tribal Court Form that U.S. attorneys, the local District Attorney and Public Defender, and other third-party attorneys use to request and potentially obtain tribal property or tribal employee testimony. With this approach, the tribe preserves sovereign immunity while cooperating with federal, state, and local governments. Join Chantal Reyes, Heaven Collins, and Michael Hollowell for an interactive session which will include a refresher on sovereign immunity and a robust discussion surrounding the use of Tribal Court Forms and Tribal Court Subpoenas.

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Tribal governments navigate a complex jurisdictional crossroads where municipal boundaries, non-tribal interests, and co...
10/07/2026

Tribal governments navigate a complex jurisdictional crossroads where municipal boundaries, non-tribal interests, and competing regulatory authority intersect with tribal lands and sovereignty. Join Rahsaan J. Tilford and Rachel Saimons for a discussion about actionable tools to negotiate robust intergovernmental agreements, reinforce tribal legal frameworks, and proactively defend sovereignty.

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In this session, April Olson, Kate Fort, Joy Parker, and Riley Plumer will explore the coordination and intersection of ...
10/06/2026

In this session, April Olson, Kate Fort, Joy Parker, and Riley Plumer will explore the coordination and intersection of tribal, state, and federal laws designed to protect Indian children and preserve families. The panel will cover developments in case law involving placement preferences and standing, tribal jurisdiction, existing state ICWAs, and the effort to get a Uniform Law Commission (ULC) model act on Indian child welfare.

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10/05/2026

In this session, April Olson, Kate Fort, Joy Parker, and Riley Plumer will explore the coordination and intersection of tribal, state, and federal laws designed to protect Indian children and preserve families. The panel will cover developments in case law involving placement preferences and standing, tribal jurisdiction, existing state ICWAs, and the effort to get a Uniform Law Commission (ULC) model act on Indian child welfare.

Want to learn more about this panel? Join us in Temecula, California from October 29th-30th, 2026. Visit ticaconference.com for more information.

We'll be back in conference sessions soon! Have you registered yet? Visit ticaconference.com to save your seat.
09/30/2026

We'll be back in conference sessions soon! Have you registered yet? Visit ticaconference.com to save your seat.

Although PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been used for decades in manufacturing, firefighting, and consumer products,...
09/28/2026

Although PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been used for decades in manufacturing, firefighting, and consumer products, we’ve only recently started to discover the adverse consequences of exposure. Emily Harwell, Benjamin Swankier, and Amanda Saunders will explore how the use of PFAS threatens the health of Tribal citizens and Tribal natural resources, and how Tribes have navigated litigation.

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09/26/2026

Upcoming webinar: Closing Out Fiscal Recovery Funds

As deadlines approach for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Tribal recipients are working to expend remaining funds, complete closeout requirements, and keep these resources invested in their communities.

Join NCAI on Friday, October 2, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET for a discussion with Tribal organization leaders and legal, accounting, and compliance experts. Panelists will share practical guidance on remaining expenditures, reporting and closeout requirements, compliance, and preparing for potential audits. They will also address challenges facing remote and disaster-impacted communities.

Register: https://hubs.la/Q04ym61P0

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