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The Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona and the National Indian Child Welfare Association have released a report detailing the second part of a study on tribal welfare Continue reading UA Researchers Release New Findings in Tribal Child Welfare Study
“The first week of hearings and consultations demonstrated a tremendous groundswell of support in Indian Country,” said Dr. Sarah Kastelic. “It’s exciting to see the momentum created by such a Continue reading May 19 Deadline to Comment on Proposed Regulations
Each year, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native child advocacy issues. With over 800 attendees, this three-day conference Continue reading 33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect April 19-22, 2015 | Portland, Oregon
Increase the depth of your understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Take the National Indian Child Welfare Association’s online ICWA training course at your own pace. The Continue reading Indian Child Welfare Act Online Training Course (NICWA)
(Portland, Ore., June 10, 2014)—National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Deputy Director Sarah Kastelic, Ph.D., was named the 2014 recipient of the Independent Sector American Express NGen Leadership Award today. Continue reading NICWA Deputy Director Sarah Kastelic Named 2014 American Express NGen Leadership Award Recipient
NICWA just announced a new webinar to be held in July, Enhancing Basic Skills for Tribal Child Welfare Workers: New to tribal child welfare? Want to brush up on your Continue reading Webinar: Enhancing Basic Skills for Tribal Child Welfare Workers
Last week NARF joined the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and the Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) in submitting written comments Continue reading NARF, NICWA, NCAI, and AAIA submit comments to the BIA on its Guidelines for state courts in Indian child custody proceedings