Southwest Indian Law Clinic
Phone: 505-277-5265
The Southwest Indian Law Clinic (SILC), student attorneys represent Native clients in state, federal, and tribal courts and in governmental agency hearings. Students also have the opportunity to work with tribes, pueblos, and organizations serving the Native American community.
DNA People’s Legal Services
dnalegalservices.org
Provides services to the following communities: Chinle, Fort Defiance, Tuba City, Hopi, Farmington, and Flagstaff.
DNA People’s Legal Services is a 6 office, nonprofit law firm in the Southwestern United States that provides free civil legal services to low-income people who otherwise could not afford to hire an attorney. They provide legal assistance, advice and representation in U.S. and tribal courts, promote tribal sovereignty, and offer community education programs that promote greater understanding of the law.
The Navajo Nation Department for Self-Reliance (NNDSR) Gallup Office will be hosting their second annual "Fall into Resources" fair on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The fair will help people learn about organizations and businesses that help with family services, healthcare, legal services, education, and employment. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the DSR Gallup Office (505)722-8415.
Native American Disability Law Center
nativedisabilitylaw.org
Statewide: (800) 862-7271 Farmington: (505) 566-5880
The Native American Disability Law Center provides advocacy, referral information, and educational resources to all Native Americans with a disability living anywhere in the Four Corners area who feels that they have been:
If you or anyone you know has experienced these issues, please call our toll free number (800) 862-7271 or visit our office to speak with a Law Center employee. The employee will provide you with information and resources to help you advocate for yourself. If your problem falls within our priorities and we have available resources, you will be referred to an attorney or advocate for representation.
The Native American Disability Law Center (NADLC) was initially founded in 1994 as part of DNA – People’s Legal Services. NADLC was then established as a separate non-profit entity in 2005. NADLC is a designated organization within the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners area of New Mexico. NADLC addresses the legal needs of Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners region while recognizing the population's unique cultural and geographical needs. NADLC serves the region by providing legal representation, advocacy, referrals, and educational resources. Assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities to access programs responsible for providing healthcare, food, and energy is a priority as is advocating for access to vocational rehabilitation services. Further, NADLC works diligently to promote the rights of Native American children with disabilities in the public school and Bureau of Indian Education systems. Another key priority is addressing systemic issues, such as voter rights, building accessibility, and ensuring individuals with disabilities in tribal detention centers and group homes are treated with dignity and respect.
NADLC advocacy work is paired with education and community empowerment. NADLC promotes self-advocacy, expands community knowledge about rights, and increases access to resources. These education efforts, along with representing individuals experiencing discrimination in housing and employment, representing Native American children in child welfare and educational matters, facilitating community integration, and strengthening the community and the individual, are priorities of NADLC. NADLC is also a part of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), and in partnership, they raise awareness of both programs to provide individualized services and advocate for systemic change, housing, inclusion, and accessibility. NADLC is a non-profit entity devoted solely to protecting the legal rights of Native Americans with disabilities. To learn more about their work, history, and activities, visit their website:
The Native American Disability Law Center is part of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), which is comprised of disability rights organizations in every state and territory. To find one of these organizations or access other disability rights resources, please visit www.ndrn.org.
These resources are not intended as legal advice. They are for general information only and may not cover the special facts of your situation. The law may have changed since the time we published these materials. Please feel free to contact us to make sure you have the latest information.
Tribal justice systems are the foundation of tribal government and intended to resolve conflicts and legal disputes. Before Europeans arrived in North America, Native people practiced conflict and dispute resolution and respected the rights of defendants. Tribes retain the sovereign authority to operate their own tribal justice systems. In 1934, with the enactment of the Indian Reorganization Act (25 U.S.C.A. § 461, et. seq.), Indian tribes were encouraged to exercise their sovereignty to establish their own justice codes and operate court systems enforcing those laws. The Act authorized tribes to organize and adopt constitution and expand their self-government.