NICWA

@NativeChildren

We are a national voice for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families, and the most comprehensive source of information on Indian child welfare.

Portland, OR
Joined July 2009

Tweets

You blocked @NativeChildren

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @NativeChildren

  1. 14 hours ago

    Thanks to your generosity, we've raised $42,202 of our $40,000 goal! Sign up and check out our e-newsletter to learn about the difference your gift makes this year:

    Undo
  2. Jan 3

    It's not too late to nominate! Honor an individual or organization for NICWA's Champion for Native Children Award. This award honors advocates for Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada. Learn more at

    Undo
  3. Jan 2

    Meet our member spotlight Allison Long, analyst at California Department of Social Services & NICWA member. “When the Indian Child Welfare Act is followed, Native children & families have the best possible chance to heal and grow stronger together.”

    Undo
  4. Jan 1

    Thank you from all of us here at NICWA for your support in 2018. We're honored to stand with you all in support of this work. Thank you for helping us start 2019 in a good way!

    Undo
  5. Dec 31

    Thank you to everyone who decided to today. On behalf of our board and staff, happy New Year!

    Undo
  6. 31 Dec 2018

    9 hours left to reach our 2018 fundraising goal! Read NICWA executive director Sarah Kastelic share how important is 👉 . Consider making a gift 👉

    Undo
  7. 31 Dec 2018

    “Throughout my life as a tribal child advocate, father, and grandfather, I have realized that we have much to learn from Native youth.” Read Gil Vigil’s op-ed ➡️ and consider donating in honor of before midnight! ➡️

    Undo
  8. 31 Dec 2018

    Last chance to give! 16 hours left to raise $2,567 to meet our year-end goal. Hear Terry Cross discuss why culture is so important 👉 and consider a donation to NICWA 👉

    Undo
  9. 30 Dec 2018

    As this year ends, remember all the amazing work you’ve made possible. Tomorrow is the last chance to give in 2018. Please consider making one last gift to help us reach our year-end goal!

    Undo
  10. 29 Dec 2018

    We couldn't resist sharing these staff pet photos to celebrate the holidays. Here are Tulip and Rolo bundled up for the cold!

    Undo
  11. 29 Dec 2018

    We love hearing how families celebrate the holidays! Here’s our member relations manager Tristan Tipps-Webster and her family ending the year with their annual bowling-in-pajamas tradition!

    Undo
  12. 28 Dec 2018

    Children have the right to grow up strong and proud of who they are. Thank you for making this possible.

    Undo
  13. 28 Dec 2018

    Celebrate all the accomplishments that your donations made possible this year! Consider making a final gift of 2018 to help us continue our work:

    Undo
  14. 27 Dec 2018

    It's 's last Big Give Day! to win the grand prize of an ExplOregon Vacation Package. Thanks for the animation!

    Undo
  15. 25 Dec 2018

    Warm wishes for happy holidays! In celebration, our offices will be closed until Wednesday, December 26th!

    Undo
  16. 21 Dec 2018
    Undo
  17. Retweeted
    21 Dec 2018

    Merry Christmas or Ulihelisdi from the Cherokee Immersion School.

    Undo
  18. 21 Dec 2018

    Countdown begins! 100 days remain until our largest event, the 37th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, a gathering of over 1,200 individuals working in Indian child welfare. Register by March 1 for the early-bird rate. We hope to see you there!

    Undo
  19. Retweeted

    The federal government has stepped in to defend the Indian Child Welfare Act. examines the claims of one organization intent on dismantling the landmark legislation.

    Undo
  20. 20 Dec 2018

    It's another Big Give Day over at ! and win an FX 1 Commuter Bike from Bike Gallery. Thank you for this great animation!

    Undo

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·