Social Work

Links and data collected and arranged on the Child Welfare Information Gateway site. Also see information on site for Working With American Indian Children and Families in Adoption.

The National Indian Law Library (NILL) is a law library devoted to American Indian law. It serves both the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the public. NILL serves the public by developing and making accessible a unique and valuable collection of Indian law resources and by providing direct research assistance and delivery of information.

Judicial Council of California (2010)
Presents an advanced curriculum designed to be conducted by an Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) expert and an attorney who have experience in this area. It is expected that each trainer will add examples from the trainer's professional and personal experiences to help illustrate the points and clarify the material.

The purpose of this training was to prepare juvenile court judges, attorneys, CASA, child protective services, and other child protection professionals with the knowledge and skill needed to effectively implement ICWA. Produced by the Creighton University School of Law (Nebraska).
Note: Videos have since been moved from the above website to the Court's "Through The Eyes of the Child" YouTube channel. Search videos for "ICWA" or other keyword terms.

A comprehensive source of information on American Indian child welfare and the only national American Indian organization focused specifically on the tribal capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect.

The mission of the National Native Childhood Trauma Center is to address high rates of traumatic stress among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children by working under the guidance of tribal nations to implement, adapt, and evaluate trauma interventions. Website includes publications, and information about training and interventions. The NNCTC is one of 3 research centers of the Institute for Education Research and Service at the University of Montana

This guide identifies values and priorities that can foster trust and build the knowledge and skills of Tribes, their evaluation partners, and other stakeholders to conduct more useful and meaningful evaluations of child welfare programs.

Resources include training curricula and materials for child welfare caseworkers on working with American Indian children, youth, and families, including information on the Indian Child Welfare Act and effective strategies for working with Tribes.

ANA promotes self-sufficiency for Native Americans by providing discretionary grant funding for community based projects and training and technical assistance to eligible tribes and native organizations. ANA is part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes useful selection of online resources in all areas of program activity. See also the ACF's webpage on Programs and Services for Native Americans/Tribes

Great list of cultural resource links! Also includes book reviews, awards, news, etc.

The Indian trust consists of 55 million surface acres and 57 million acres of subsurface minerals estates held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Over 11 million acres belong to individual Indians and nearly 44 million acres are held in trust for Indian tribes. On these lands, the Department manages more than 124,300 leases. It also manages approximately $4.9 billion in trust funds. Website contains information for Individual beneficiaries, and tribal beneficiaries. Also available for online viewing are a collection of trust documents and specific US regional resources and information.

Special webpage of US Census Bureau.

Newsletter and announcements from the Indian Housing's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP).

Hazardous waste cleanup, management and environmental stewardship of DOE sites.

Maps, data, funding, and other resources of interest to individuals and tribal governments.

Established in 2010 to promote the deployment and adoption of communications services and technology throughout Tribal Lands and Native Communities as well as to ensure robust government-to-government consultation with Federally-recognized Tribal Governments and increased coordination with Native Organizations.

Site currently maintained by Karen Strom. Previously maintained by Paula Giese.

View Census records, sources relating to Indian Boarding Schools, Military Service ("Code Talkers"), and much more. Also a special page on archival resources for North Dakota.

Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.

Find out about what the OTR does, opportunities for Tribes, the Forest Service consultation schedule, and other relevant information for Tribes.

Primary mission to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

An EPA-funded project established to advocate for the best interests of federally-recognized Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, and Tribally-authorized organizations, in matters pertaining to water. Site includes white papers and documents produced by the Council on various issues, as well as news and other resources of interest.

Sections for culture, language, and general resources. A project of the University of Southern California--Rossier, School of Education.

Radio, TV, journals, newspapers, and other media outlets aimed at Native American audiences.

Resources for indigenous cultures around the world. Browse list of BIA Recognized Tribes and Nations.

Mission is to ensure that American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians seeking to create, develop and expand small businesses have full access to the necessary business development and expansion tools available through the Agency’s entrepreneurial development, lending and procurement programs.

This site is designed to strengthen EPA and tribal air quality programs in Indian country by providing timely and user-friendly access to key information; promoting the exchange of ideas; and making available relevant documents to all environmental professionals who live and work in Indian country.

Links to hearings, legislation, press releases, etc.