NICWA Statement on HHS Regulations Impacting Native Children, Youth, and Families

Sep 28, 2023 | Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.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...

In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of ICWA

Jun 15, 2023 | Latest News, Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.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...

NICWA Celebrates April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 1, 2023 | Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.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...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Provide Host Sponsorships of NICWA Conference

Mar 27, 2023 | Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.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...

Protect ICWA Campaign statement on Haaland v. Brackeen oral argument

Nov 9, 2022 | Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.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...

Supporters File 21 Amicus Briefs to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act in Haaland v. Brackeen

Aug 23, 2022 | Press Release

Media Contactmedia@old.old.old.old.nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., August 23, 2022)—This week, we are seeing the true breadth of those who champion the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). In an outpouring of support, 497 Tribal Nations, 62 Native organizations, 23 states and...