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ICWA QEW Training
Qualified Expert Witness Training This training is aimed at helping Tribally Affiliated individuals become Qualified Expert Witnesses in Indian Child Welfare cases. According to the Indian Child Welfare Act: G.2 Qualified expert witness Regulation: § 23.122 Who may serve as a qualified expert witness? A qualified expert witness must be qualified to testify regarding whether […]
ND ICWA Champion
Who do you know that gives their unwavering support to North Dakota’s Native American families and children? Should they be the next “ND ICWA Champion”? The ND ICWA Champion Award is an initiative intended to honor those who go above and beyond when serving Native American children and families. The Indian Child Welfare Act requires […]
North Dakota Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference
“ICWA Is Family Preservation (Anyone Can Do It)” This year we are highlighting the idea that ICWA is based in family preservation and Tribal sovereignty. Family Preservation is becoming a national focus in child welfare, which aligns with ICWA’s goals. The 20th Annual North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference, hosted by NATI, will […]

ND Indian Affairs
The NDIAC exists to create a better North Dakota through the improvement of tribal/state relations and better understanding between American Indian and non-Indian people. Visit Website

NDDHS Children and Family Services
North Dakota Department of Human Resources’ Children and Family Services Division is responsible for many programs and services and sets policies and procedures for child welfare services. Visit Website