IPLP Speaker Series
Each semester the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program hosts leading Indigenous rights scholars and legal advocates as part of IPLP’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
All IPLP speaker series events are free and open to the public.
Fall 2022 Speaker Series
IPLP Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series
October 19, 12 PM (Arizona time)
University of Arizona College of Law, Room 168
Francys Crevier (’13), CEO of the National Council of Urban Indian Health, will lead a discussion on health care within American Indian and Alaska Native communities and her experience as an Indigenous law and policy advocate.
Online: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/88118627660
IPLP Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series
November 17, 12PM (Arizona time)
University of Arizona College of Law, Room 160
Francisco Olea ('18), Phoenix Region Director at the National Indian Gaming Commission, will lead a discussion on his work at NIGC and his experience working in tribal gaming.
Spring 2022 Speaker Series
Intro to Navajo Fundamental Law
February 17, 12 P.M. (Arizona time)
Online
IPLP is honored to host Mr. Rodgerick T. Begay, Assistant Attorney General for the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Chapter Unit. Mr. Begay will provide a brief introduction on the Navajo Fundamental Law statute and share information about his professional experience, offer advice for law students, and provide information on legal careers with the Navajo Nation.
Rodgerick T. Begay is Todik’ozhi (Salt Water Clan), born for the Biih Bitoodni (Deer Spring Clan), maternal grandfathers are Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House People), paternal grandfathers are Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). He is Dine (member of the Navajo Nation). His wife and 4 kids are Hashk’aa Hadzohi (Yucca Fruit Strung Out In a Line Clan). He received his JD from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He’s been a member of the Arizona State Bar since 2004 and a member of the Navajo Nation Bar since 2005. He began his legal career at the Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) in 2005. Thereafter he was a staff attorney at the Chinle District Court (2007–2012) and the WR District Court (2012–2013). He returned to NNDOJ in 2013 and served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Economic-Community Development Unit (2013–2016) and the Water Rights Unit (2018–2019). From 2016 to 2018, he was appointed as the Deputy Attorney General of the Navajo Nation. He currently serves as the Assistant Attorney General for the NNDOJ, Chapter Unit.