The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has released the recordings from the 4th annual Indigenous Children, Youth, and Families (ICYF) Conference, which brought together caregivers, judicial personnel, caseworkers, and tribal partners to discuss state tribal resources.
Nov. 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Brackeen v.
Home visiting programs offer a range of services for expectant parents and families with newborns and young children. These services nurture the attachment between parent and child and enrich parents' capacity to support their children's physical, social, and emotional development.
Source: Office of Tribal Relations Newsletter
The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors organized a National Week of Action from April 29 to May 5, 2022.
In November 2021, Naselle Youth Camp hosted its annual potlatch where community members, family, and DCYF staff gathered to share a meal and immerse themselves in the spirit of local potlatch tradition.
“The event is a chance to have our voices heard,” said Sage, a youth of the Cheyenne River Sioux and Lummi Tribes. “It brings us closer together.”
Every year, from April 29 through May 5, the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) calls the nation and the world to rise up to challenge the silence, tolerance, and inaction in response to this crisis.
In observance of National Native American Heritage Month, Boeing recently announced that it’s awarding a $45,000 grant to Mentor Washington’s Native American Career Connect STEM program. In partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe, this program increases Native American students' engagement and success in school through group mentorship and career exploration.