Salt River Legal Services Office

08/18/2026

New Episode of Asked & Answered!

In this week’s episode, Alane and Kierstin sit down with Lesa Engle, Director of SRPMIC’s new Office of Conflict Counsel. Lesa shares how the office supports Community members when Legal Services or the Defense Advocate’s Office has a conflict, ensuring representation stays within the Community instead of being contracted out.

She also introduces the Tribal Court Advocate Pathway Program — a year‑long, paid training opportunity for enrolled SRPMIC members interested in becoming Tribal Court Advocates.
If you’re curious about practicing law in Tribal Court, the episode references their earlier show, Changes to Legal Practice in Community Court (January 21, 2026).

📅 Info Night: August 24, 2026

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Listen today and stay informed about the exciting developments in Community legal services!

Podcast Episode · Asked & Answered - your community podcast for all things legal · August 14 · 18m

08/14/2026

We’re sharing this to help spread the word about a great paid training opportunity for Enrolled SRPMIC Members interested in advocacy and supporting our Community.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 🌟

Join us for the Tribal Court Advocate Pathway Program Information Night!

Learn how you can build a career in advocacy and law through our paid training program.
📅 August 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Two Waters Building B-B106

Your community. Your voice. Your impact. 💛
Be the change — we’d love to see you there!

05/05/2026

New Episode of Asked & Answered — MMIP Awareness Month

The newest episode features a thoughtful and compassionate conversation with hosts Kierstin and Alane as they discuss MMIP Awareness Month in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
They speak about:
- What MMIP represents and why this movement is so important
- The historical and systemic factors that contribute to the crisis
- How jurisdiction, trauma, and access to resources affect families
- Early warning signs and the importance of early intervention
- The Turquoise Alert System and how it works
- Ways community members can seek support or help others do the same

This episode also shares details for MMIP Awareness Day on May 5:

- 8:30–10:30 AM – Friendship Park Amphitheater
Community members are invited to add a red handprint to the memorial wall in honor of loved ones or in support of survivors.

- 6 PM – Light Up the Night at the ALA Ballfield
An evening gathering that includes a walk at dusk, speakers, resources, and space to honor those who have been lost. Families are welcome to bring photos, posters, and banners.

This topic is deeply sensitive and impacts many in our community.

Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn, and stand in support of awareness, healing, and safety.

For legal questions for future episodes, email: [email protected].

Podcast Episode · Asked & Answered - your community podcast for all things legal · May 2 · 31m

05/02/2026

LSO Law Day 2026 Reflection Wall

05/02/2026

What an incredible Law Day 2026!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Legal Services Office booth! We truly enjoyed meeting you, talking about the services we provide, and celebrating this year’s theme: Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together.

Everyone's participation in our Reflection Wall made the day even more meaningful. Seeing the community share thoughts on Tradition, Roots & Values, Fairness, Rules & Right Choices, and Helping, Community & Rising Together was inspiring and reminded us why this work matters.

If you visited the wall, see if you can spot your sticky note in the photo!

And a huge shout‑out to everyone who grabbed our exclusive State 48 collaboration T‑shirt! We loved seeing the excitement and support.

We appreciate each of you for making Law Day a success. We look forward to continuing to rise together as a community—grounded in tradition and committed to service.

04/28/2026

Law Day Countdown Begins!
We’re counting down to Law Day on May 1st, 2026 — Just days away!
This year’s theme, Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together, highlights the importance of justice, service, and collaboration within our community. Visit our booth to learn more about our office, explore helpful resources, ask questions, and see how we support this year’s theme through our work.

We’ll also have:
• A fun activity
• Games
• And an exclusive State 48 x Legal Services Office collab t‑shirt — available only at Law Day!

We’re excited to see everyone at the Salt River Tribal Courthouse to celebrate, connect, and share information about our office.

Don’t forget to like, follow, and share our page to stay updated on all things Law Day and more!

Join us for Law Day on May 1st, 2026 at the Salt River Tribal Courthouse!
This year’s theme, Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together, invites our community and legal professionals to reflect on the vital role law plays in strengthening justice, service, and collaboration.

For legal departments, Law Day is a meaningful opportunity to:

• Highlight ongoing work that supports fairness and accountability
• Connect with the community and build awareness of available services
• Strengthen partnerships across departments and programs

We’ll also have tons of department resources on site, ready to share information, answer questions, and offer support.

Event time, location, and additional details can be found in the flyer.

Everyone is welcome—come learn, connect, and celebrate with us!

04/18/2026

New episode is out!

In this week’s Asked and Answered, Alane and Kierstin sit down to talk all about SRPMIC’s 2026 Law Day. They break down what Law Day means nationally and share how this year’s theme “Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together” connects to the way SRPMIC’s legal teams work together and serve the Community.

Come join us on May 1st for Law Day!
It’s family friendly, and we’d love to see you there.

Questions or thoughts?
Email: [email protected]

Follow our page for Law Day updates, podcast news, and… let’s just say we’ve got something fun (and maybe wearable) coming your way.

Stay tuned.

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04/15/2026

Join us for Law Day on May 1st, 2026 at the Salt River Tribal Courthouse!
This year’s theme, Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together, invites our community and legal professionals to reflect on the vital role law plays in strengthening justice, service, and collaboration.

For legal departments, Law Day is a meaningful opportunity to:

• Highlight ongoing work that supports fairness and accountability
• Connect with the community and build awareness of available services
• Strengthen partnerships across departments and programs

We’ll also have tons of department resources on site, ready to share information, answer questions, and offer support.

Event time, location, and additional details can be found in the flyer.

Everyone is welcome—come learn, connect, and celebrate with us!

04/07/2026

Get ready to get crafty!

The Legal Services Office is jumping in on the fun at Family Craft Night and we’re bringing a special hands‑on project to help spread the word during Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Swing by, make something awesome, and help us show that protecting our kiddos helps our whole community grow strong.

🎨 Bring the whole family out for a fun and meaningful evening!

Join us for Family Craft Night as we raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Salt River Community Building
1880 N. Longmore Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Enjoy hands-on crafts, connect with the community, and help spread awareness that protecting our children means protecting our future 🌱

🍽 Dinner provided for the first 150 participants!
Sponsored by the SRPMIC Family Advocacy Center.

Questions? Contact Nagisa Kondo at [email protected] or call 602-332-0167

More event Info: https://srpmic-nsn.gov/event/child-abuse-prevention-month-family-craft-night/

04/06/2026

Part 2 is out!
Salt River Legal Services is excited to share the next chapter of Asked & Answered — and this one dives into a topic everyone hears about but few really understand: Probate.

In Part 2, Asked & Answered Host Kierstin and Presiding Judge Deer break it all down in a simple, no‑stress way: What probate is, Why it matters for families in SRPMIC, and How the whole process works in tribal court.

Helpful info without the legal headache!

Listen and follow the podcast (or follow our page!) so you never miss the next episode drop.

Questions or comments for the podcast team? Email [email protected].

You ask. They answer.

Podcast Episode · Asked & Answered - your community podcast for all things legal · April 3 · 31m