Tribal Child Welfare: Indigenous Wisdom as the Foundation for System Reform
Wed, Oct 08
|WEBINAR
Join Sarah Kastelic for an exploration of historical Native approaches to child and family flourishing; how U.S. policy intentionally dismantled these effective, natural, nurturing networks; and how a reassertion of Tribal self-determination is transforming Tribal systems.
Time & Location
Oct 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
WEBINAR
About the Event
Tribal Child Welfare: Indigenous Wisdom as the Foundation for System Reform
Sarah Kastelic,
Executive Director, National Indian Child Welfare Association
Join Sarah Kastelic for an exploration of historical Native approaches to child and family flourishing; how U.S. policy intentionally dismantled these effective, natural, nurturing networks; and how a reassertion of Tribal self-determination is transforming Tribal systems. In the last several decades, dozens of Tribal Nations have legislated their approach to child welfare in Children’s or Juvenile Codes. These Tribal laws differ from federal and state child welfare laws in significant ways and center approaches that are unique, effective, and informed by Indigenous values.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
3 pm ET / 12 pm PT
Registration is FREE **This is an external event, not hosted by NICCA