SPIRIT of ICWA

North Dakota ICWA Champion

The ND ICWA Champion Award is a venture intended to honor those who go above and beyond when serving Native American children and families. The Indian Child Welfare Act requires additional attention be paid to the services provided to Native American families. The extra protections afforded to Native American children and families require compassion and diligence. Understanding the foundation of the law and applying as intended are essential for Tribal family health and safety. All families deserve empathy, caring attitudes and attentive work. Tribal communities, unfortunately, do not have the resources to serve all their Tribal members in the way Tribal Nations wish they could, so empathic and diligent service to Tribal families is greatly appreciated. The Native American Training Institute on behalf of the four North Dakota Tribes would like to honor individuals who provide superior service to Native American children and families who have entered the child welfare system. Below you will find the Nomination Form as well as a Cover Page providing additional information about the award and the nomination process. The annual deadline for nomination submission is May 1st. For more information, please visit our partners at the Native American Training Institute.

ND ICWA Champion Award Cover Letter

ND ICWA Champion Nomination Form

The National Indian Child Welfare Association has produced a series of short videos detailing personal stories of Native adoptees. Understanding the Spirit of ICWA will aid in understanding the basis and importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Below is a link to Fawn, Rhonda, Lukas and Becky's personal stories.

Balancing Bias Infographic

For use individually, in supervision, or staff group setting. 

Spirit of ICWA - Must See Movies

A list of Movies that embody the Spirit of ICWA law