Indigenous communities demonstrate innovation and strength despite unequal losses during COVID-19

This blog post from Brookings discusses the higher COVID-19 incidence rates for Native communities, and the strengths and values these communities continue to demonstrate despite those unequal losses. Authors: Melissa L. Walls, PhD (Bois Forte and Couchiching First...

Tribal-State Court forums: An Annotated Director

“This directory includes a detailed listing of the 13 currently operational Tribal -State Court forums around the nation. These forums provide unique collaboration opportunities across jurisdictions and have led to such positive outcomes as: agreements on the...

Tribal-State Court Forums Policy Brief

“This brief provides a summary overview of Tribal-State Court Forums and includes a chart that provides an overview of key features of forums, such as membership attributes, information about authorizing documents and key accomplishments.” Resource Link:...

Active Efforts: Public Child Welfare ICWA Best Practices: NCWWI 1-page Summary

“This 1-pager defines and explains active efforts according to the 2016 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) final rule. Information includes examples of how active efforts are different from reasonable/passive efforts and how public child welfare programs can ensure...

The Indian Self-Determination Act and Social Work Practice

“This infographic describes how the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) applies to child welfare social work practice with American Indian/Alaska Natives.” Resource Link:...