Topic: Indian Child Welfare Act

1978 U.S. federal law regulating tribal jurisdiction over court cases involving children

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SPPI-TV Ep. 14: Indian Country

Join us on the next episode of SPPI-TV as we dive into the latest Native American current events with our special guest, Dr. Katherine Spilde. In this episode, we'll explore two significant developments: the Chaco Canyon buffer zone update and the groundbreaking Haaland v. Brackeen Supreme Court decision. First, we'll discuss the controversial 10-mile barrier […]

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Haaland v. Brackeen: Tribal Sovereignty Wins

Participants hold signs as they wait for oral arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen to adjourn outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Photo by Steph Viera for NDN Collective.
Participants hold signs as they wait for oral arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen to adjourn outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Photo by Steph Viera for NDN Collective.

The Supreme Court of the United States affirms a significant victory for tribal sovereignty, protecting the cultural identity of Native Americans.