Oct 9, 2023 | Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., October 9, 2023)—On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) announced a generous three-year $450,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized American...
Sep 28, 2023 | Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., September 28, 2023)—Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced three new sets of regulations that will provide more opportunities for tribes and states to develop licensing standards for...
Jun 15, 2023 | Latest News, Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of ICWA Today’s decision is a massive victory for Native children, Native families, and the future of Native peoples. The Court’s decision affirmed that the...
Apr 1, 2023 | Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., April 1, 2023)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since our establishment in 1983, the month of April has been central in our work to build the...
Mar 27, 2023 | Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., March 27, 2023)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) received two $25,000 host sponsorships from the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians for this year’s 41st Annual...
Nov 9, 2022 | Press Release
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org The Protect ICWA Campaign released the following statement after oral argument today in the Haaland v. Brackeen U.S. Supreme Court case: The Protect ICWA Campaign applauds the defendants’ arguments in support of the Indian Child Welfare...