Being a grandparent comes with trials and triumphs, sleepless nights and days that fly by, boundless joy and a sense of purpose. I’ve loved all of it, and it was only made possible by a law that is essential to keeping Native American families like mine together. It’s called the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), and it’s at risk of being overturned by the highest court in the country this year.
Read the full article at The Imprint.
Despite these challenges, Native American adoptees continue to lead a resilient fight both inside and outside the child welfare system to address disparities, often by providing support systems and advocates beyond what county or state governments offer families. And Native-led organizations hold the government accountable, ensuring that agencies and courts properly uphold ICWA and honor tribal sovereignty.
Read the full, in-depth article at the Indian Country Today website.
White Earth tribal officials are preparing to begin the final phase of transferring human services cases from surrounding counties to the White Earth Nation.
The movement began three years ago when a state law authorized White Earth to take control of all human services programs for its members and their families.
See the full article at the INFORUM: Forum of Fargo-Moorehead website.
