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Native Community and Empowerment
Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Community Stories and Voices, Language Preservation, Celebrating Native Achievements, Resources for Native Families, Advocacy for Native Children
Jan 132 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, Key Research, and Family Challenges
Tribal child care upgrades, $21M grant for child welfare, research insights, and working moms’ challenges highlight this week’s news.


Dec 6, 20242 min read
Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in CACFP: Empowering Health and Heritage
Download NCA's crediting guidance for Tribal communities to incorporate traditional Indigenous foods into CACFP meal programs.


Dec 5, 20242 min read
New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains
New CACFP regulations now allow Tribal communities to substitute vegetables for grains, promoting health and honoring cultural traditions.


Dec 3, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid
Georgia weighs child care funding, Muscogee Nation invests $1.4M, and pandemic aid offers lessons for system reform in this week's news.


Nov 25, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: New Tribal Center, Expulsions, and Working Parents
Rising preschool expulsions, child care struggles for working parents, and Cherokee Nation's new Head Start highlight this week's news.


Oct 28, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Election Impact, Funding Challenges, and Tribal Initiatives
Child care takes center stage in the election, funding cuts impact families, and Tribal communities make strides in care access.


Oct 21, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: New Tribal Facilities, Worker Struggles, and Policy Solutions
Cherokee Nation invests in new child care center, workers face wage struggles, and states offer solutions for affordable care.


May 3, 20224 min read
Virtual Learning Circle on Land-Based Learning in Indigenous Early Childhood Settings
The Tribal Early Childhood Research Center Virtual Learning Circle on Land-Based Learning in Indigenous Early Childhood Settings Save the...
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Youth-Serving Organizations Doing Work in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Please share the information below (and attached) with youth-serving organizations doing work in American Indian and Alaska Native...
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Launches Website
[Washington, DC] – The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children (Commission) recently launched its public...