News and Notes
National Indian Child Welfare Association Conference: March 30-April 2, 2025 – Orlando, FL
By Kara Pasqua The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Conference, held from March 30 to April 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, was an incredible opportunity to gather with over 1,800 professionals, advocates, and experts working to strengthen tribal...
Reflections on the 41st International Symposium on Child Abuse
The week of March 17-20th was a whirlwind of excitement, learning and invaluable networking. The 41st International Symposium on Child Abuse held in Huntsville, Alabama, and hosted by the National Child Advocacy Center, brought together over a thousand professionals...
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month: Why It Matters and How You Can Help
Child abuse is a heartbreaking reality that affects children and families across the country. Recognizing the urgent need for awareness and prevention, Congress took action in 1982, designating June 6-12th as the first Child Abuse Awareness Week. That same year,...
From Agriculture to Advocacy: My Journey to Becoming a Voice for Children and Families
I have always believed in the power of education and the importance of helping others. My journey began in agriculture because, at my core, I wanted to feed people. I understood that no matter what I taught, if someone was hungry, they wouldn’t be able to hear what I...
NCARC Team Travels to the National Indian Nations Conference
A team from the Native Child Advocacy Resource Center team traveled to Palm Springs December 10 through 13, 2024 to attend the 18th Annual National Indian Nation Conference. NCARC staff tabled and were able to share information and resources with conference...
Celebrating the Opening of Ahni House: A Beacon of Hope for Children and Families
On February 4, 2025, I had the immense honor of attending the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ahni House, the second Child Advocacy Center established by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Located in Hugo, OK, this facility represents a vital step forward in...
The Brackeen Case and the Mobilization of the ICWA Warriors
In November 9, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen, a case in which the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was at issue. This case posed one of the most serious threats to ICWA in decades, as well as...
Grants to Raise Awareness for Victims of Crime: Deadline Approaching!
By Deanna Chancellor, NCARC Director The 2024 National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW) Community Awareness Projects Grants are a great way to raise modest amounts of money that will help you spread the word about child victims of abuse in your community and your...
Tribal CACs in Washington State
By Deanna Chancellor, NCARC Project Director One of my favorite parts of working for NCARC is the opportunity I have to get out and connect with our family of Tribal CACs around the country. Last month I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion hosted by...
Orange Shirt Day: Commemorating the Boarding School Experience
At our most recent staff meeting, we invited our team to wear orange (or something of personal or cultural significance) to mark the upcoming Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Orange Shirt Day commemorates the Indigenous experience of North American boarding and...