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Department of Human Services, Native American Affairs &
Tribal Services: How We Work Together to Improve Lives
March 12th
– Stacey Tadgerson, Director of the Office of Native
American Affairs, Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS)
Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to eliminate the
wholesale state removal of abused/neglected Indian children from their tribes
and culture. Participants in this session will learn about the history of ICWA,
Native American Affairs, and resources available to youth in care, tribal
governments, and urban Indian organizations from the DHS that will assist
tribal youth in becoming self-sufficient while reaching for their dreams.
Baby Veronica & Inside the Michigan Indian Family
Preservation Act – April 2nd
– Kate Fort, Staff Attorney and Adjunct
Professor – MSU Indigenous Law & Policy Center
The United States Supreme Court decided only the second case on the
Indian Child Welfare Act since its passage. This presentation will give the
basic facts and holding of the case, as well as its potential implications for
ICWA cases in the future. It will also address the way the Michigan Indian
Family Preservation Act helps to limit the application of the Baby Girl case.
Making Smart Choices for Health Insurance – April 16th
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Brenda Long, Educator – MSU Extension
To help people navigate the complex and confusing health insurance
landscape, MSU Extension is teaching people how to take control of their
health insurance situation through webinars and in-person presentations.
Those who participate will be able to analyze their insurance needs, learn
important terms and concepts, compare health insurance plans, and figure
out what fits in their budget. People will also become more confident
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