ICWA faces broad constitutional challenges in an unfriendly court.
Family
An Alaska Tribal court judge breaks down ICWA’s past, present and future
Judge Debra O’Gara says that some states are better than others at adhering to ICWA. “But right now, Alaska, I would say, is not doing so well.”
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How to recognize it and get help
A specialist with the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault shares some ways to recognize and address domestic violence.
‘You know who you are’: One Alaska adoptee on why ICWA matters
“Who could ever believe that [ICWA] would be taken away?” one adoptee asks. “Imagining a world where that doesn’t exist is just too, too painful.”
Juneau hospital event raises awareness of the challenges of childbirth and pregnancy
Bartlett’s obstetrics education team began offering monthly support groups for mothers in February of 2021.
Juneau’s Shéiyi X̱aat Hít Youth Shelter has helped dozens in its first year
So far, more than 90% of the youth who have used the shelter have gone on to a safe and stable place.