Careers in Law
Tribal Justice
~Mystery~
100

True or False: You must have a law degree to work in the tribal justice field

FALSE 

but it sure does help

100

Each Tribe has the authority to make and enforce these types of rules in their community to address the most pressing issues facing their community.

Tribal law or codes

100

What are the 5 species of Alaska Salmon

King, Silver, Red, Chum, and Pink

200

What job involves interpreting and applying tribal laws to ensure justice is served within the community?

TRIBAL JUDGE

200

How many Federally Recognized Tribes are there in Alaska?  

227

200

How many times has Beyoncé been nominated for a Grammy

99

300

This 1978 federal law was enacted to prevent the separation of Native American children from their families and tribes by setting standards for child custody proceedings involving Native children. ANJC employs three attorneys to help Tribes in this area.

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)?

300

True or False: Due to separation of powers, Tribal Councils are not allowed to get involved with Tribal Justice matters?  

FALSE

300

What is the Alaska state flower


Forget-me-not

400

About what age would you be if you went straight from kindergarten to your Juris Doctorate Degree 

25 or 26

400

Yes or No: 

Does Tribal law have to be written down to be applied?  


No. 

Since time immemorial Tribes have had oral tradition to guide Tribal law.

400

This musical artist played over 150 shows during their last tour grossing over $2 billion

Taylor Swift

500

True or False, there is no way to earn a law degree while living in Alaska.

False

500

This 2013 reauthorization of a law gave tribes the authority to prosecute criminal cases related to domestic violence, but it left Alaska out.

VAWA 

500

Which quirky Alaska town has a cat as their mayor

Talkeetna 

Aurora is the 3rd Cat Mayor and lives in the general store


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