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National voice for American Indian & Alaska Native children & families. Most comprehensive source of info on Indian child welfare. ➡️@protecticwa
Portland, OR
Joined July 2009
🌟 Attention Tribes in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Utah! Cambia Health Foundation’s 2025 Healthy and Connected Aging Request for Proposals (RFP) is now OPEN! The application deadline is on February 27 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Learn more and apply:
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🎉 Don't miss out! The early bird registration deadline for NICWA's 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference is just around the corner—next week. Seats are filling up fast, so don't wait! Register now: #ProtectingOurChildren #NICWA2025
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ICYMI: The passage of the Native American Child Protection Act will enable tribal nations to strengthen prevention efforts that are deeply rooted in the networks of our communities & families and play a vital role in keeping kids safe. Read @TheImprintNews
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On this National Day of Racial Healing, we honor Leonard Peltier, whose resilience and strength in the face of systemic racism and oppression inspire us to reaffirm our commitment to healing and justice for Native children and families. #JusticeforLeonardPeltier #HowWeHeal
BREAKING: President Biden commutes sentence of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier after 40+ years of wrongful imprisonment! Thanks to tireless advocacy by Native-led orgs & lawmakers, justice is finally served! #FreeLeonardPeltier #JusticeForLeonardPeltier
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NICWA is hiring a child welfare director! This role is essential in our work with communities. Help us create meaningful programs and resources that make an impact for Native children and families. 💼 Apply now: 📅 Application deadline: February 28
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NICWA is hiring a communications manager to lead impactful communications that amplify our mission of supporting Native children. Join a collaborative team creating culturally based content! 💼 Apply now: 📅 Application deadline: February 21
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Nominations for Champions for Native Children are due in less than one week! Nominate a leader, social worker, case manager, or foster parent in your community who is doing awesome work serving Native children and families by Wednesday, January 8. ➡️
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Your generosity helps us protect Native children's rights to their cultures, traditions, and communities. On behalf of the NICWA board, staff, and those we serve, thank you. ❤️
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Give to NICWA for a chance to Win✨ Your gift to NICWA helps us protect Native children's rights to their cultures, traditions, and communities. Give today or before New Year’s Eve to secure your chance at winning one of the final Big Give Day prizes! ➡️
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Spend three days in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, joining us as we dive into 3 of our most popular trainings: Positive Indian Parenting, Cross-Cultural Skills, and Tribal Customary Adoption! Register by December 29 for the early-bird rate!
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For over 40 years, NICWA has worked relentlessly to support tribal nations in developing child welfare programs, train tribal and state workers, and strengthen the implementation of ICWA. With ICWA 2050, we’re driving even more collaboration and clarity to our shared vision. ❤️
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Calling All Native Youth Aged 18–25, less than a month left to apply to be a youth board member! Are you interested in learning about Indian child welfare and related issues, shaping advocacy efforts, and more? Applications due on Friday, January 10, by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
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📢 Submit a nomination for the Champion for Native Children Award! This award honors an individual and organization that has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the U.S. or Canada. ➡️
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Today we elevate our partners at the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF) and invite our community to support their mission of uplifting Indigenous artists and culture bearers. Give Today! ➡️
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We are grateful for the outpour of support as our conference grows. To ensure that attendees are comfortable and supported, we must set a capacity limit on the conference, and we are filling up fast. 🎊 Register today:
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A gift to NICWA today helps us protect Native children and ensure they stay connected to their family, community, and culture. 🧡 ➡️ #GiveNative #NICWA #GivingTuesday #BigGiveDay #PDX #GiveGuide
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Donate $10 or more today for a chance to win $500 to Powell's Books! Powell’s Books will also be giving out an additional $500 gift card to a donor under the age of 36! To donate today ➡️ #BigGiveDay #Powells #PowellsBooks #Books #GiveGuide #GiveNative
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Big Give Day! 🤩 Donate $10 or more today for a chance to win $500 to Backyard Bird Shop! ➡️ #BigGiveDay #BackyardBirdShop #GiveGuide
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Calling Native Youth Aged 18–25: Apply Today to Be NICWA’s Newest Youth Board Member! Applications close at 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, January 10. For more information, visit
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NICWA wants to honor an individual and organization in 2025 with our highest honor, the Champion for Native Children Award. Have someone in mind? ➡️ Nominate them today at:
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