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In this episode of Fostering Conversations, guest host Liz Rivera guides a powerful dialogue with Native leaders and advocates about the importance of culture, tradition, and belonging for Native children in foster care. You'll hear from: James Toledo (Utah Division of Indian Affairs) on how culture provides a foundation for resilience. Stephanie Benally (Native American Specialist, Utah Foster Care) on supporting Native children's traditions in foster homes. Craig Sandoval (Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake) on creating culturally responsive models for Native youth and families in urban Utah. Together, they reflect on the sacred role of clans, ceremonies, and language, as well as the ongoing significance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in preserving tribal sovereignty and protecting children's cultural identity. Listeners will learn why everyday practices—from observing ceremonies to speaking Native languages—help children thrive, and how foster parents can honor and support these connections, even outside of tribal communities. Transcript: Liz: [00:00:00] On today’s episode, you’ll hear how cultural traditions give Native children strength and belonging, and why the Indian Child Welfare Act or ICWA is so critical , in protecting those connections for children in foster care. Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Liz Rivera, filling in for Amy Smith. We have a special episode for you today. We’re weaving together conversations with several native leaders and advocates here in Utah. Liz: Let’s begin with introductions in Navajo culture, introductions are not just about your name, they’re about where you come from, your clans, your language, and [00:01:00] lineage. First, we’ll hear from James Toledo from the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, followed by Stephanie Benally, the Native American specialist from Utah Foster Care, and finally, from Craig Sandoval from the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. James: [Navajo Introduction] James Toledo James: and, and again. Thank you. I, I’m a member of the Navajo Nation and we introduce ourselves, sharing our clans. So as we probably will talk about this later in the program, our clans are a way to identify our family relationships, connections with others within our community. Stephanie: Hello. Thank you. I am a citizen of Navajo Nation. My clans are Red Streak people born for Bitter Water. My maternal grandfather is Mexican People clan, and my paternal grandfather is Red House. Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate on the podcast. Craig: Hello everybody, and wanted [00:02:00] to introduce myself and my native language. First [Navajo introduction]. Craig: So I introduced myself in my native Navajo language. Just wanted to reintroduce myself in English for all the non Navajo speakers. Good day to everybody. My name is Craig Sandoval, and I’m originally from New Mexico in a small community named Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico. So it’s [00:03:00] just west of Albuquerque, made about two hours. Craig: And my clans are Near the Water People. I’m born for the Mexican clan. My maternal grandparents are the Red Paint People, and my paternal grandparents are the Towering House People. And so that’s who I am, and that’s where I come from. And then now I’m here in Salt Lake working to provide a culturally responsive clinical model for our community here to bring the reservation teachings and bring them here into the valley so that there’s still a connection. I came to Utah about two years ago working with the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. Liz: As Craig shares, , staying connected to traditions and language is essential for native children. Even here in urban areas of Utah where families may live far from their tribal homelands. James adds that culture, gives children a foundation to thrive. While [00:04:00] Stephanie reminds us how important it is for foster parents to support native traditions, sometimes through simple everyday practices. Craig: The Urban Indian center, the goal is to connect our community members and our families to. Our tradition and our heritage back home. And that includes providing dancers, providing teachings, providing a class to where they can feel home, they can feel at home.For me, it’s the language, making sure that I can continually speak my language. So with the Navajo language classes, it does bridge that. When we think about Utah Foster Care and our Native kids that are in foster care here in Utah, how do we continue to bring them to connecting with their tradition and culture? And that’s also our goal. Several months ago, the Navajo Nation did a resource fair and one of the division directors, Mr.Thomas, [00:05:00] Cody. Who worked very well with Utah Foster Care really emphasized that there should always be a connection to our Navajo language, to our Navajo culture, to our Navajo environment, to our Navajo values, even though we live in the urban area. Craig: That is absolutely true., And that’s how we’ll stay strong. And so during Mr. Cody’s speech, he asked those that have our children and Navajo, our children in their custody to reconnect in any way they can . That’s where the strength is there. And so we want to, as the Urban Indian Center, while we provide a lot of these events, demonstration classes on Navajo history, Navajo language, Navajo culture, Navajo dances, we want them to connect with our traditional ways in that way. Craig: And so that’s the goal what providing all [00:06:00] the classes that we do at the Urban Indian Center. Craig: It is very important to keep the culture whether something small as a bracelet, a necklace, that means a lot to a native child. growing up in a native home, there’s so many milestones and so many traditions that are celebrated. I wanna give a little bit of background on myself too, as well. I am Navajo, however, I do have heritage and lineage into the Hopi and San Domingos communities, and each one is very different. And I’m gonna give you a great example on this side. Craig: As Navajo, we are born into our mother’s clan. I believe that’s number one. When it comes to really being, I guess it’s a. Coming to the earth is that you’re given your first clan, you’re you. You hear your first clan and as a baby they tell you that your first clan is this. Your second clan is [00:07:00] this. And that’s the introduction to the land. Craig: That’s the introduction to the air, the waters, the clouds, the beings that are on earth. Your introduction. When I look into our Hopi side, we have a child is born and kept in a dark room until a certain number of days have come. They prepare, and within this preparation they do a hair washing and they wash the hair and say, you’re able to come to this land in this world. Craig: And then they go out early in the morning and they introduce the child to the sun And when this happens, they tell the child that, here’s the sun The sun will be with you throughout from day one to the day of your death. They’ll watch over you. They’ll look over you, and there’s that introduction to the sun. Craig: And those are some of the main milestones. And you have Santo Domingo who also wash your hair and receive into the world the [00:08:00] child. So those are your milestones. And when you look into Navajo specific, you then can go into, for example, everybody knows the first laugh You know when a child laughs it means that there is laughter in the world. Craig: There’s happiness in the world, and you might think about it as a child has no worries in the world, but that one laugh has given the world what we call, or what we would call happiness. That child brings that, and they want that happiness to continue within the family, within the world. Craig: And so those are some of the important milestones. And then you get to puberty, the milestones of the women going through the puberty ceremony cannot the the men going through the Sweat Lodge ceremony on that side. Craig: Those are milestones that you have. And then overall you have the weddings, and then you have other things that happen [00:09:00] and they’re all different. When our children go through these rites of passages, there’s other small ones in between, for example, piercing the ears. Craig: When we pierce our ears, it’s that now that the gods can hear us through that, we can hear them too as well. And so that happens at a young age, washing of the hair with different herbs so that we prevent sickness and illness and so that our bodies are strong. Craig: Being a parent of a native child and a foster care parent, these are questions that you can ask like, how can I support? And I know on the reservations there are families willing to guide. There are connections that say we can help with that because they wanna keep the child aligned. They wanna keep the child connected to the traditional ways of life. James: Culture sets a foundation really for any individual. I think looking at a [00:10:00] broader picture, we all were raised in certain cultures, whether that’s within a religious environment, whether that’s with our traditional teachings as indigenous peoples, or whether that’s just your own family traditions that we have. James: So when a child is raised with that culture intact, it sets them up with a strong foundation. So as they. Get older and they start navigating and, and experiencing life. What helps to give them some guidance as they are learning about how to be an adult and to different situations that you encounter. And because when we encounter difficult situations, you immediately go back to Those core teachings. So I think that’s the importance of culture in the context that I was using it, is trying to broaden that perspective to help listeners try to understand why Indigenous families want to maintain that cultural connection. Stephanie: So a lot of our native kids are being placed in non-native homes, and [00:11:00] providing that education for all foster parents is important. So they are aware of some do’s and don’ts, like for example. We had an eclipse and I shared the protocol what Navajos do for our foster families to ensure that the Navajo children followed what needed to be done during the eclipse. Stephanie: It’s just also providing that information, so if they’re caring for a Navajo infant, that they’re able to do a first laugh ceremony or get more information to be able to do that. I’ve had a foster parent reach out before and wanted to know what needed to get done and. Directed her to a Native Elder in the community who was able to help her with that. Stephanie: And so it’s just making sure that even though the Native kids are not in Native homes, they’re still being provided that cultural connection, even though it’s very limited. my hope is that sharing the cultural information, the foster parents will then share that with the Native children that are in their [00:12:00] home. Because it’s not just taking a child to a powwow or reading a book, but it’s the everyday living. Stephanie: It’s a discussion around the table. It’s going to an event with the family and seeing other people. Stephanie: One family was taking care of siblings from the Hopi tribe, and I was able to connect the family with resources so they would be able to go over the information with the children in their home. So hoping that will bring some connection while they’re placed in that non-native home. Liz: I think even the foster parents recognizing the importance of it. Liz: I mean, cutting over to what James said, I think the culture’s that it’s just like in our bones, it’s just how we live, and it’s so hard to. Apply that if it’s not really a part of you, but a foster parent who isn’t native, if they’re at least reaching out and they’re at least trying, that really does show that they honor where these children come from. Liz: In 1978, the Indian Child Welfare Act, known as ICWA [00:13:00] became law after decades of Native children being removed from their families and tribes at alarming rates. Here’s Stephanie and James explaining the history and purpose of ICWA and why it continues to matter here in Utah. Stephanie: Prior to 1978 and ICWA there was a 25 to 35% removal of Native children from their homes, and 85 to 90% of those children were placed in Non-native and non-relative homes. And so over that 10 year span, Congress studied the removal of Native children. Found that there was a need for the federal law based on the study and the testimonies from the families. Stephanie: The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law. It is the core of ICWA to recognize tribal sovereignty. It also recognizes the important roles that the tribes play, protecting the wellbeing of Native children. It also protects the children and parents’ constitutional rights. Stephanie: ICWA applies to children under the age of [00:14:00] 18. The child can either be a member of a federally recognized tribe or eligible for enrollment. Eligible for enrollment means that one of the birth parents is an enrolled member with a federally recognized tribe. Stephanie: Federally recognized tribe is a Native American or an Alaska native tribe entity that recognizes as having a government to government relationship with the United States. If the child is a part of a state tribe, they would not fall under the ICWA law. James: Well, as you know, with history of Native Americans, with our government, hasn’t been the best ’cause. James: You can go back to the boarding school era where children were forced to attend federally managed boarding schools. And the intent at that time was to destroy the culture, destroy the connection to culture, and so as kids were going through these various boarding schools, they were taught a different way of life and removed from their family and and [00:15:00] cultural settings. James: I mean, that’s a really brief summary. This could be an entire podcast series if we really wanted to dive into that history. But to go back to your point when it comes to the foster care system or why ICWA was created, as Stephanie had mentioned, there was a history of state child welfare agencies where Natives children were being forcefully taken from their families. James: In some instances, it was minor infractions. For whatever reason, these children were removed and placed into foster care. Some of them were put in through the adoption system. Hence, this was an ongoing challenge that many Native communities were experiencing and it, it caught the attention of Congress and there was a series of public hearings that Congress put on, and so this was an opportunity for those families to share their experiences and the challenges and obstacles that they were experiencing. James: Those testimonies are what led to the creation of ICWA ICWA [00:16:00] Was created to try to help to preserve that and to ensure that those cultural teachings would be able to be shared with future generations and to ensure that we as Indigenous people are still here. Liz: Almost two years ago, they tried to codify ICWA into state law and tell us a little bit about why they thought that was necessary. James: So Representative Watkins at the time was the lead sponsor of the state bill, and the reason this was being pushed forward by the tribes in Utah was because at the time there was a case that was going before the US Supreme Court. James: That was on ICWA So there was a potential that if the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in this case, then they would have overturned the law. And those protections that are part of that statute would have gone away. And so there was an effort at the state level to codify the spirit of the [00:17:00] law, so to speak, and make sure that is preserved care at the state of Utah. James: There was a lot of support for the bill. We went through several revisions. The tribes were heavily involved throughout that process, but unfortunately it still ran into resistant in the legislature. James: It did not pass. I think the tribes are talking about reintroducing the law again, presently, the Supreme Court has ruled and they basically upheld. James: I think there’s a desire to learn. It’s a complex issue, and as you talk with people, you’re going to have to approach that in unique ways because it is a complex topic and it’s not a one size fits all, or my perspective isn’t the be all perspective out there. And so I think as, um, people are curious, I would encourage people to read up more about the history behind the law, why it became a law. James: Also, if they have further questions, if they [00:18:00] have indigenous friends or connections to that way, then I think it would be appropriate to have those conversations or try to educate themselves as as best as they can, and maybe contacting Stephanie at a public event or. There are ways to continue to learn and try to understand the purpose of the law and why many indigenous communities are fighting to preserve this legislation. Liz: Does the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, do they ever get involved in foster care cases? James: Good question. So my office, we are not involved in the child welfare process at all. We do get phone calls from community members inquiring, but we refer those inquiries to, uh, DCFS. So within DCFS, there is a, ICWA coordinator who works directly on these matters in these cases, and so. James: We would refer them to contact DCFS to speak with that ICWA administrator who can guide them through the process. [00:19:00] We do try to give them as much information as we can. We do share resources, Utah Foster Care and other legal services generally that provide legal assistance or can answer some of those legal questions. Liz: Of course, even with protections in place, the realities aren’t always easy. Many families, even in Salt Lake, may not have the resources to be near or return to their ancestral homes in traditions. And though ICWA cases can be complex, the goal is always to place Native children with family first or in Native homes whenever possible. Stephanie: Any time there is reason to believe that there is a native child when the investigation is happening and someone says, I believe my grandmother is a Native American, even with that reason to believe they need to treat the. Stephanie: Case as an ICWA case, so DCFS notifications will then go out to the tribe and then it will be the tribe who will then to determine if the child is a member [00:20:00] or eligible for enrollment. While that’s taking place, the state will then try to find a native home for the native children. So under ICWA there is a foster placement preference, and it would be family first, and then it would be with, um, foster parent of the same tribe. And then the third one would be from a different tribe. And then the last placement would be to any open foster home that’s available. Craig: there’s Craig: multiple reservations in the United States. And one that is particularly for the Navajo reservation. . So the Navajo people were put on this land, on our homeland, and it goes back to the history of how we have our ancestral homeland. Craig: Where we emerged, we came to our mother earth, and the deities at that time said, this will be where you will live. This will be your homeland. So our ancestral homeland became the boundaries, became the four sacred mountains. So we have to keep that in [00:21:00] mind. Craig: Before lines were made by the US government, there was our ancestral homeland, and the boundaries were created with four sacred mountains and with two mountains in the middle that serve as our central location. ? So that’s our ancestral homeland. However, during the 1860s, we were removed from our land and put onto a different reservation in New Mexico. , We were released due to whatever political reasons that was, and a treaty was formed. And with that treaty, what a struck of a pin, we were given four diagonal lines and said, this is your reservation. And throughout the next couple of years. With new presidents coming in and out of office with executive orders, our reservation grew, but it still stayed inside our ancestral homeland boundaries, and I think we’re grateful for that. Craig: Yeah, other tribe have different experiences. Some [00:22:00] did stay on their ancestral land, some did leave their ancestral land and put onto reservations. However, as the Navajo people we’re very fortunate to have returned and the government really accept that we return to our ancestral lands, we’re very thankful for that, that we return to our ancestral lands. Craig: So when I say reservations, and when I say on our ancestral lands, it’s where we call home. The land that we call home. The land that times the Navajo names. For example, our four sacred mountain. Craig: When we hear that, we hear home. A lot of our urban community members here in Salt Lake don’t have the resources at times, the needs or even the transportation to go home. Because you look at it, the Navajo nation as the almost from eight to 10 hours away, depending on where you live, and maybe even more. Craig: And our community members do want to keep that [00:23:00] connection. And the Urban Indian Center understands that. And I understand it because I was raised on the reservation and I, I moved to an urban area to where I don’t have the connection. Liz: The good news is there are resources right here in Utah for Native children. The Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake City offers language classes, cultural events, and outreach to help children and families stay connected. Utah Foster Care also provides similar opportunities from cultural education to community events like the Indigenous Foster Care Fashion Show and the Moccasin Run-in White Mesa. Stephanie: As I mentioned before, there is a shortage of native foster homes. Stephanie: Being very present in the community is important. Being at the table when it comes to policy making, meeting with the tribes and making those connections with the community is important. Stephanie: So they are aware that there is a need that. If they’re not able to foster, then there’s other ways to support our Native kids through the Cedar Project or provide [00:24:00] support to our foster families. And again, it’s just coming up with unique ideas of recruitment. We collaborated with James’ office in Ute Mountain Ute years ago and have an Annual Moccasin Run that we hold in White Mesa, Utah every year to bring awareness. Stephanie: And just coming up with different types of events who bring the community together to make sure that our Native kids have that cultural connection. And that’s why it’s important to be considered a, a kinship placement or a foster placement. Craig: With families that don’t have that tie. First of all, you have resources in your state, and some of these resources are at the state level. Craig: I know Utah. Does have the eight tribes in Utah. However, there are also the urban areas. For example, one can start from the State Department of Indian Affairs, and then Indian Affairs can guide you to other resources in the areas such as the Urban Indian Center. The Urban Indian [00:25:00] Center can provide many of those resources to as well. Craig: They can provide, this is what this tribe is, what this other tribe is, and how they’re unique from one another. What the Urban Indian Center and how it’s unique too, is also that they have employees that are employed from different tribes, so the navigation there also can span out even more. Sure. But. Craig: Another area is that each of the tribes have their own program. The social services programs, the tribal historic preservation offices, those are areas to where they like to connect the vital records departments. They will connect their, and we ensure that the Native children are connected to their native heritage and their native ways. Craig: At the beginning when a family is navigating these, it might seem like a very scary thing to do, but overall, the community the Urban Indian Center, they’re [00:26:00] open to it. They’re open. Which way do we go? How do we navigate it? Craig: And if we don’t know anybody there, you know, that will help you navigate. There’s always somebody that they will connect you. So I would really let the families. That have native children in their care to always reach out, Stephanie Benally is a great resource and she’ll connect you with any resources that you may have. And they’re always open to whether non-native, whether non Navajo. But they still have a Navajo child in their home. We encourage them to bring the Navajo child, their child, our child, to our home, their Indian center, and learn from us too as well, so they understand the importance of our Navajo culture. Craig: We have our main location, which is on 120 West, 1300 South in Salt Lake City, hours from eight to five. Our phone number is (801) 486-4877. And we do have a [00:27:00] team there. So if you have a question. Reach out and you can ask for me, Craig Sandoval. Craig: Or you can ask for our outreach department, Rhonda Duval heads that department. Everybody knows Rhonda. . We know her as Honey, but she’s a great resource too as well. Feel free to reach out to us so we can make some of those connections for you and support you as a parent, support you as one of our family members too. Liz: These are all ways foster families can support Native youth in care. As we close, our guests reflect on the great work of families that foster Native children, keeping Indigenous people and culture strong, and underscore the urgent need for more native foster homes in Utah. Craig: Thank you for the Utah foster care. Thank you to your team and also thank you to. Foster parents out there taking a new child, a Navajo child can have its challenges. It’s a beautiful thing too, as well. Craig: And we wanna thank you. I personally wanna thank you. We wanna thank you [00:28:00] and always remember that the Urban Indian Center is a resource. You can come see us at any time. James: I just appreciate having this conversation. I think it’s good to help your listeners understand this complex law, and hopefully this conversation today will give some insight and encourage listeners to learn a little bit more about this history and to try to better understand why ICWA was created and why many Indigenous communities around the country are working very hard to preserve this federal legislation. Liz: We hope today’s episode has shed some light on ICWA and the importance of culture and connection for Native children in foster care. To learn more about Native services at Utah foster care, visit Utah foster care.org. You can also connect with the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, or the Utah Division of Indian Affairs for resources and support. Liz: Thank you for joining us for Fostering Conversations. Together we can ensure every [00:29:00] child in Utah grows up connected to the rich heritage of their roots.

Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner as we discuss the week that was August 23-29, 1992, a week that Scott requested with a $50 pledge on our Patreon page so he could join us for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '92 and the build to the Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior match, which was pretty nonsensical until Pat Patterson returned, seemingly salvaging it in the process.WBF BodyStars getting cancelled, signaling the end of the WBF.The last show that Dave Meltzer attended on his 2+ week Japan tour.All sorts of lucha goodness.USWA and the WWF cement their working agreement with Jimmy Hart's return to Memphis TV.Lots of wackiness as usual in the GWF.Erik Watts making his WCW debut.Paul E. Dangerously getting featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's gossip section.Cactus Jack interviewing Jake “The Snake” Roberts in a great segment on WCW Saturday Night that seemingly attempts to retcon a year-old storyline.…and a LOT more, as this ended up being a stacked show.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:59:29 Int'l: AJPW, FMW, Oriental Pro, W*ING, UWFi, AJW, LLPW, AAA, CMLL, Blue Demon, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC2:39:15 Classic Commercial Break2:41:29 Halftime3:52:24 Other USA: IWF (MA), John Arezzi's Weekend of Champions, WWA (NJ), ICWA, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Angel of Death Produce, WCCW, WWA (CA), & Portland/CWUSA5:24:44 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner as we discuss the week that was August 23-29, 1992, a week that Scott requested with a $50 pledge on our Patreon page so he could join us for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '92 and the build to the Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior match, which was pretty nonsensical until Pat Patterson returned, seemingly salvaging it in the process.WBF BodyStars getting cancelled, signaling the end of the WBF.The last show that Dave Meltzer attended on his 2+ week Japan tour.All sorts of lucha goodness.USWA and the WWF cement their working agreement with Jimmy Hart's return to Memphis TV.Lots of wackiness as usual in the GWF.Erik Watts making his WCW debut.Paul E. Dangerously getting featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's gossip section.Cactus Jack interviewing Jake “The Snake” Roberts in a great segment on WCW Saturday Night that seemingly attempts to retcon a year-old storyline.…and a LOT more, as this ended up being a stacked show.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:59:29 Int'l: AJPW, FMW, Oriental Pro, W*ING, UWFi, AJW, LLPW, AAA, CMLL, Blue Demon, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC2:39:15 Classic Commercial Break2:41:29 Halftime3:52:24 Other USA: IWF (MA), John Arezzi's Weekend of Champions, WWA (NJ), ICWA, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Angel of Death Produce, WCCW, WWA (CA), & Portland/CWUSA5:24:44 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this Headlines edition of The Imprint Weekly Podcast, we start with news of out Washington, D.C., including the confirmation hearing for Trump's child welfare nominee; the lack of grants available on juvenile justice; and several actions related to immigration policy and youth. We also discuss several recent stories from The Imprint on adoption assistance and out-of-state placement, a survey of Indigenous foster youth, and an increase in homeless families in Georgia. Reading Room“Straightening Out” Foster Youth with Leslie Lacyhttps://imprintnews.org/podcast/foster-youth-braces-mental-healthSenators Press For Commitments From Trump's Top Children and Families Nominee, As He Pledges to Prioritize Foster Care https://bit.ly/4mFdNK0Feds Want Input on ICWA, Family First Clearinghousehttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/feds-want-input-icwa-family-first-clearinghouse/264544Is the Trump Administration Slow-killing Certain Grants?https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/is-the-trump-administration-slow-killing-certain-grants/262613Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's About-Face on Protecting Abused and Neglected Immigrant Youth from Deportationhttps://bit.ly/4owIhj1HHS Limits Immigrant Access to Several Child Welfare Programshttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/hhs-limits-child-welfare-funds-immigrants/262658Trump Administration Moves to Rapidly Deport Migrant Children, Asking Teens if They Want to Leavehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/07/23/politics/migrant-kids-self-deport‘State-sponsored Abandonment' No More: California Stops Paying for Adoptees Sent to Out-of-State Treatment Centers https://bit.ly/47qDlGjNative Foster Youth Survey Reveals Lessons for Child Welfare Professionals, Advocateshttps://imprintnews.org/top-stories/native-foster-youth-survey-reveals-lessons-for-child-welfare-professionals-advocates/264647The Face of Atlanta's Growing Homeless Population: A Parent with Childrenhttps://imprintnews.org/top-stories/the-face-of-atlantas-growing-homeless-population-a-parent-with-children/264636Karl Dennis, the ‘Father of Wraparound,' Has Passed Away https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/karl-dennis-the-father-of-wraparound-has-passed-away/264752Paul Vincent, Who Led Alabama Reform, Has Passed Awayhttps://bit.ly/45duI0uKarl Dennis, the ‘Father of Wraparound,' Has Passed Away https://bit.ly/3Jxh3J2

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Bea Marnay to the podcast. She was last on Season 5, Episodes 114 and 193. Bea discussed reaching out to parents to help remedy the issue of the removal of children. However, that is to remove the funding to Child Welfare. This led to the  news article on January 28th, 2025, where The Imprint Youth & Family News came out with the article, "Child Welfare Leaders Stunned by Trump's Call to Freeze Social Services Spending; Legal Action Quickly Threatened."      "The funding is creating the BIG problem in Social Services, where they are  putting a dollar sign on our children, and they remove them for PROFIT. Not because they want to give the child a better a life, or not because of the "child's best interest," which is not happening in the courtrooms all across America, so the funding that was creating the removals for profit needed to be removed. This happened on January 28th, 2025. Apparently HHS employees were locked out of their offices. They are trying to bring in new staff." Stated Bea Marnay.     So much discussion in this podcast as Bea talked about a case where a child had gotten lost in the system and how CPS removed a newborn from a mother who had been in the foster care system. We also discussed how the traffickers are linked to HHS as RFK, Jr. stated.    To Reach Bea Marnay: ecett.org (end child exploitation think tank)***** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.comhttps://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

On this week's episode, Imprint Indigenous Children and Families Reporter Nancy Marie Spears hosts a special roundtable discussion on the future of Indigenous child welfare. Our panel of guests break down how they will engage with a new 25-year plan to reform and improve Indigenous child welfare policy and practice through improved implementation of, and compliance with, the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA.. ICWA 2050 was launched November 7 by the Protect ICWA Campaign to Honor ICWA's 46th Anniversary and it's called Protect, Preserve, Progress: Realizing the Spirit of the Indian Child Welfare Act. There are four key goals of this long-term plan, and the panelists talk about how their respective communities intend on engaging with each area of proposed change.Guest panel:Sarah Kastelic, (Alutiiq), is the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association.Te'Ata Loper, (Chickasaw), is the executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association.Kimberly Cluff is legal director of the California Tribal Families Coalition.Linda S. Spears is president and CEO of the Child Welfare League of America.Reading RoomProtecting Children and Healing Families, One Native Auntie at a Timehttps://imprintnews.org/foster-care/protecting-children-and-healing-families-one-native-auntie-at-a-time/241572The Way Forward: Report of the Alyce Spotted Bear & Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children https://udallcenter.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/2024-07/TheWayForward.pdfIndian Child Welfare Act Think Tank to Strategize Legal Protections for Tribal Sovereigntyhttps://imprintnews.org/top-stories/indian-child-welfare-act-think-tank-to-strategize-legal-protections-for-tribal-sovereignty/239084New Online Resources Available to Assist With Indian Child Welfare Caseshttps://imprintnews.org/indigenous-youth-and-families/new-online-resources-available-to-assist-with-indian-child-welfare-cases/255684

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: This was a question from someone in South Dakota. She says, "I haven't listened to all your back episodes, but can you address ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act, as it pertains to adoption? I live in a state where the majority of children in foster care are Native Americans, and ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act, is confusing and divisive. At the end of the day, I just want the children I care for to be safe. I understand the reason for the law, but I hate when the comments on an ICWA story about adoption accuse foster care providers of kidnapping.Resources:Indian Child Welfare Law Center - ICWLC.orgChild Welfare Information Gateway - Info on ICWASupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Maryanne shares her compelling journey as a foster parent navigating the complex and often tumultuous world of foster care. She emphasizes the emotional rollercoaster that comes with fostering, highlighting the unique challenges of raising children in limbo while waiting for legal resolutions. Maryanne's story dives deep into her experiences with sibling sets, the impact of the legal system on children's lives, and the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on the weight of attachment and the heart-wrenching decisions foster parents must face, as they balance their desire to provide a stable home with the realities of reunification efforts. Join Rachel and Maryanne as they candidly explore the joys and struggles of fostering, while advocating for the well-being of all children involved.The episode unfolds a moving narrative as Maryanne, a dedicated foster parent, recounts her experiences with a sibling set of young children. Her story is interwoven with emotions of love, uncertainty, and the weight of responsibility that comes with caring for children who have faced significant challenges. Maryanne reflects on her initial journey into fostering, guided by her desire to make a difference in the lives of children and the encouragement of her therapist. As she shares her experiences, the listener gains insight into the emotional toll of fostering, particularly the heart-wrenching moments of separation and the constant fear of instability in the children's lives. The conversation takes a deeper dive into the complexities of the foster care system, highlighting the challenges foster parents face in navigating legal battles and the often slow-moving judicial processes. Marianne candidly expresses her frustrations with the system, discussing the emotional whiplash experienced during court hearings and the anxiety that accompanies being a foster parent. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy, not just for the children in her care but for the entire foster care system, urging listeners to recognize the need for change and support for foster families. Throughout the episode, the theme of community shines brightly as Maryanne talks about her support network and the friendships she has forged with other foster parents. This camaraderie provides a lifeline amidst challenges, allowing her to share experiences and strategies for navigating the complexities of parenting in a foster care context. Marianne's story serves as a heartfelt reminder of the profound impact foster parents can have on children's lives, as well as the need for compassion and understanding within the system that supports them.Takeaways: Maryanne shares her emotional journey as a single foster parent navigating complex legalities. The podcast emphasizes the importance of having a strong support network for foster parents. Maryanne discusses the challenges of fostering siblings and the emotional toll it takes. Listeners learn about the intricacies of the foster care system and the ICWA laws. Maryanne reflects on the highs and lows of fostering, including the uncertainty of reunification. Both Rachel and Maryanne highlight the significance of advocating for children's best interests.

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 8-14, 1992. Topics of discussion include:A detailed rundown on Jim Herd's resignation from WCW, with all three major newsletters chiming in with unique information regarding this major event in dirtsheet history.Just who is Kip Frey, and why was he chosen to replace Jim Herd?Lex Luger's status in WCW according to Jack Petrik going on the record in Matwatch.The awesomeness of the Dangerous Alliance vs. the world feud on WCW TV.Atsushi Onita and The Sheik doing battle in FMW, and how that helped gain the promotion more exposure.Bob Backlund wrestling Jerry Lawler for the first time ever at a WWE show in New Jersey.The Moondogs destroying job guys on Memphis TV.Eddie Gilbert booking the GWF and why it's arguably his best booking run.Phil Mushnick's scathing column on the WWF steroid scandal in the New York Post as Titangate is about to blow up.The Rockers breaking up on the set of The Barber Shop in one of the most famous angles and misremembered moments in wrestling history.We have a tremendous show this week, folks. We really enjoyed doing this one, and we hope you enjoy it as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:16:11 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, UWFi, AJW, JWP, England, Stampede, CMLL, El Suriano, & UWA1:34:45 Classic Commercial Break1:38:51 Halftime2:24:47 Other USA: WWA (NJ), TWA, SAPW, ICWA, IWF (Mansfield), USWA, GWF, LPWA, SoCal Lucha, & Portland3:02:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 8-14, 1992. Topics of discussion include:A detailed rundown on Jim Herd's resignation from WCW, with all three major newsletters chiming in with unique information regarding this major event in dirtsheet history.Just who is Kip Frey, and why was he chosen to replace Jim Herd?Lex Luger's status in WCW according to Jack Petrik going on the record in Matwatch.The awesomeness of the Dangerous Alliance vs. the world feud on WCW TV.Atsushi Onita and The Sheik doing battle in FMW, and how that helped gain the promotion more exposure.Bob Backlund wrestling Jerry Lawler for the first time ever at a WWE show in New Jersey.The Moondogs destroying job guys on Memphis TV.Eddie Gilbert booking the GWF and why it's arguably his best booking run.Phil Mushnick's scathing column on the WWF steroid scandal in the New York Post as Titangate is about to blow up.The Rockers breaking up on the set of The Barber Shop in one of the most famous angles and misremembered moments in wrestling history.We have a tremendous show this week, folks. We really enjoyed doing this one, and we hope you enjoy it as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:16:11 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, UWFi, AJW, JWP, England, Stampede, CMLL, El Suriano, & UWA1:34:45 Classic Commercial Break1:38:51 Halftime2:24:47 Other USA: WWA (NJ), TWA, SAPW, ICWA, IWF (Mansfield), USWA, GWF, LPWA, SoCal Lucha, & Portland3:02:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tim Eyman is no stranger to lawfare. As a successful conservative activist in a liberal state, he's been the target of the state's Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. Now, Ferguson has been elected Governor and will be positioned to push forward his pet project, a community-based politically-biased tattle-tale dystopian program being developed by his "Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force". Eyman and ICWA are dedicated to raising awareness and fighting this dangerous development.Reference Linkshttps://informedchoicewa.substack.com/Background info on Task Force: https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/p/icwa-weekly-news-11-27-24https://timdefense.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Eyman is no stranger to lawfare. As a successful conservative activist in a liberal state, he's been the target of the state's Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. Now, Ferguson has been elected Governor and will be positioned to push forward his pet project, a community-based politically-biased tattle-tale dystopian program being developed by his "Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force". Eyman and ICWA are dedicated to raising awareness and fighting this dangerous development. Reference Links https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ Background info on Task Force: https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/p/icwa-weekly-news-11-27-24 https://timdefense.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Lynnette Grey Bull from Wyoming to the podcast. Her traditional name is, "Morning Water." Founder and Director of Not Our Native Daughters (NOND), Lynnette Grey Bull pivots on raising awareness regarding the Native American women and children. Her focus especially is addressing the Human Trafficking and the Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women and girls issues.     Lynnette extended her role to the Wyoming Governor's Task Force for Missing, Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), as well as the Colorado's Missing Murdered and Indigenous Relatives Taskforce. Lynnette Grey Bull played a major role in its creation and we discussed that in the podcast today.    We discussed the busy month of November being Native American Heritage month and Native American Heritage Day (the day after Thanksgiving). There are 575 Tribal Nations within the U.S. Talking about ICWA and CPS, and how that has impacted the Native American population, Lynnette also explained the human trafficking that happens to the Native Americans around large events as well.    "Native American women are ten times more likely to be murdered than any other ethnicity in this nation," Lynnette stated. NOND educates, trains and does presentations on Native American victims and those in law enforcement and social services. Not a podcast to be missed.To Reach Lynnette Grey Bull: notournativedaughters@gmail.com or lynnettegreybull@gmail.com     ******** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

In which Dr. Courtney Lewis shares her expertise and personal experience with the writing of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Dr. Lewis is Crandall Family Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology and the Inaugural Director of the Native American Studies Initiative at Duke University, as well as an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.If you want to follow and boost more Native creators, Dr. Lewis recommends: Red House Project, IllumiNative, A Tribe Called Geek, Mocs and Comics, Indigenous Food Lab, NDN Girls Book Club, NDN Collective, and several more! As always, check out keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more.____Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion is proud to be part of the Amplify Podcast Network.

ICWA's President Bob Runnells reports live from Chirofest "The Northwests Largest Chiropractic Movement" in Vancouver, WA.Reference Linkshttps://informedchoicewa.substack.com/https://www.chirofest.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ICWA's President Bob Runnells reports live from Chirofest "The Northwests Largest Chiropractic Movement" in Vancouver, WA. Reference Links https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://www.chirofest.org/

The Michigan State University College of Law's Indian Law Clinic has received funding to continue its work of assisting tribes with enforcement of the law. The MSU clinic is the only law school clinic in the country that regularly represents tribes in both state and federal courts on Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA, cases. The NoVo Foundation has provided $400,000 in funding for the next two years to support the clinic's work. The funding will allow the clinic to hire additional lawyers and administrative support to increase its capacity and provide more MSU law students with the opportunity to work on ICWA cases and take on more tribal clients.  Kathryn E. Fort is director of clinics at the college and directs the Indian Law Clinic. She talks about the clinic's history and mission and talks about the types of cases with which the clinic assists. Conversation Highlights: (0:25) – What's your background, and how long have you been at MSU? (2:01) – Did you always know you wanted to practice law? Why are you passionate about experiential learning? (3:47) – What's the history and mission of the Indian Law Clinic? What do you do, and for whom do you do it? (6:04) – What kind of cases do you work on, and what are the key issues facing Native Americans? (10:08) – Talk about this new funding and what it will allow you to do. Babies in the river? (13:28) – Talk about all the clinics at the MSU College of Law. Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court's decisive confirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act two years ago in Brackeen v. Haaland, the law has seen victories and challenges. In a win for tribal sovereignty, a decision by the California Supreme Court requires state case workers to make more of an effort to ascertain a foster child's Native identity status. Congress is considering a bill that would strengthen state-by-state compliance with the 45-year-old law. And the investigative new outlet Reveal explores questions about how a Utah public official was able to adopt a Northern Cheyenne child without ever triggering the standard ICWA process.

Native delegates prioritize treaty obligations for next administration New radio doc exposes ICWA saga with brother of former UT governor

Beyond building momentum for the presidential candidates, there is some work to do at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Native delegates have a voice in developing the platform that Democrats look to as the blueprint to effect policy. How much of what the policy direction relates to issues important to Native Americans? We'll zero in on how sovereignty, ICWA, the trust responsibility, and consultation intersect with the mainstream push by Democrats and how that shows up in official party positions.

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you'll hear the Court's opinion in Haaland v Brackeen. In this case, the court considered this issue: Do the Indian Child Welfare Act's restrictions on placement of Native American children violate anti-commandeering principles of the Tenth Amendment? The case was decided on June 15, 2023. The Supreme Court held that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is consistent with Congress's Article 1 authority and does not violate anti-commandeering principles of the Tenth Amendment; the parties lack standing to litigate their other challenges to ICWA's placement preferences. Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the 7-2 majority opinion of the Court. The Court has consistently recognized the “plenary and exclusive”—though not absolute—power of Congress to legislate with respect to Indian tribes. The challengers claim that ICWA infringes on the states' authority over family law, but Court precedent establishes that when Congress validly exercises its Article 1 powers, federal law preempts conflicting state family laws. While the Constitution does not expressly grant Congress the power to regulate custody proceedings of Indian children, the Court has interpreted the Constitution to authorize Congress to regulate “Indian affairs,” which is broadly inclusive. The anti-commandeering arguments similarly fail. Two of the challenged provisions apply not only to government entities, but also to private parties. A demand that public or private actors can satisfy does not require the use of sovereign power and thus does not violate anti-commandeering principles. A third challenged provision requires the states to maintain certain records related to child placement and provide them upon request to the Secretary or the Indian child's tribe. This provision also does not violate anti-commandeering principles, which apply “distinctively” to a state court's adjudicative responsibilities. Congress may impose ancillary recordkeeping requirements related to state-court proceedings without violating the Tenth Amendment. Finally, while the challengers also raise equal protection and non-delegation challenges to ICWA's placement preferences, they must first show they have standing by demonstrating that they have suffered an injury in fact that is “‘fairly traceable to the defendant's allegedly unlawful conduct and likely to be redressed by the requested relief.” The challengers cannot make this showing and thus lack standing on these claims. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored a concurring opinion, in which Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined in part, to elaborate on the history of the relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. Justice Clarence Thomas authored a dissenting opinion, arguing that because there is no express constitutional provision that authorizes Congress to enact ICWA, it must be unconstitutional. Justice Samuel Alito authored a dissenting opinion, arguing that the majority's decision is contrary to the best interests of the children affected. The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scotus-opinions/support

In this episode, we are joined by Sunni Domiguez, Tribal STAR Program Manager at the Academy for Professional Excellence She shares about the importance of compliance and improving outcomes for families. Sunni highlights how to team and engage, build capacity for working with Native American Children, and increase opportunities to share stories. Have a topic you want to suggest to our podcast team? Email suggestions and feedback to ⁠academyi3podcast@gmail.com⁠!

David Spring of Washington Parents Network presents their legal Complaint against the new federal Title IX Rules, set to take effect August 1, that violates the original intention of the title, which is the protection of women and girls. ICWA is joining the Complaint.Reference Linkshttps://informedchoicewa.substack.com/https://washingtonparentsnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Spring of Washington Parents Network presents their legal Complaint against the new federal Title IX Rules, set to take effect August 1, that violates the original intention of the title, which is the protection of women and girls. ICWA is joining the Complaint. Reference Links https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://washingtonparentsnetwork.com/

Feds offer more funding to prevent millions of wildlife collisions 'Fancy Dance' director Tremblay highlights impact of MMIP, ICWA on film

In the second episode of Rez Judicata, Bryan talks with Angel Smith about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), how it weaved into her personal life, and how it shaped who she became as an adult. Links to the cases mentioned in the episode: Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2012/12-399 Haaland v. Brackeen - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2022/21-376 For more information on Angel Smith https://www.aros-law.com

Send us a Text Message.   Slam the Gavel welcomes Amy Palacios, James Campbell, Eric and Stephanie Hux and Mr. Jerry Anderson. We discussed how the criminality is continuing in Cabarrus County, NC. Even at the Cabarrus County Commissioner public meeting where James Campbell was escorted out by several sheriffs for speaking up and telling the truth (.https://youtu.be/64iYeT28S8o?si=mZVlH2Ri0RVva-t2).  Eric and Stephanie Hux had their four children taken away based off a false accusation even though there is film footage. Mr. Jerry Anderson, a veteran, being handcuffed as a court watcher was locked up for four days. Amy Palacios's case as well, which has been well documented on this podcast. All of their stories lead back to one man, Attorney H. Jay White, DSS and North Carolina.To Reach guests:  dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com    A hearing was held yesterday on the funding of foster children and adoption incentives. If you know anyone who has had children removed by CPS or wrongfully drugged with psychotropic medicine while in foster care. Your family can submit a view or statement that must be emailed by 8 days to explain where their funding is going and how it destroyed your family, not helped.  Please follow instructions below to submit your view/statement so that it goes in the record, and their lies are opposed.    Any individual or organization wanting to present their views for inclusion in the hearing record should submit in a Word document, a single-spaced statement, not exceeding 10 pages in length. No other file type will be accepted for inclusion. Title and date of the hearing and the full name and address of the individual or organization must appear on the first page of the statement. Statements must be received no later than two weeks following the conclusion of the hearing. Statements can be emailed to:        mailto:Statementsfortherecord@finance.senate.gov. Statements should be mailed (not faxed) to: Senate Committee on FinanceAttn. Editorial and Document SectionRm. SD-219Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.Washington, DC 20510-6200*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Grave InjusticeThe makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Please be aware this conversation contains descriptions of violence perpetrated by white colonizers against indigenous people. (46:04-49:11)...How can we “decolonize” our ways of thinking and being?What does it look like to “re-indigenize”?What does it mean to “rematriate”?…Sikowis Nobiss (she/her) is Nêhiyaw/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She has been living in Iowa for 19 years and is the founder and Executive Director of Great Plains Action Society and is an organizer, speaker, writer and an artist. She fights for a better future for her two young children.Today, Sikowis shares her story and the story of the Great Plains Action Society (GPAS). Sikowis unpacks the “Society” and “Action”part of the Great Plains Action Society, explaining each of their 3 initiatives: Protect the Sacred, Land Offense, and Representation. Abbie and Sikowis talk stories, perspectives, and meaning; unpacking the dominant Christian colonial-capitalist perspective; and defining re-indigenizing and rematriating....Read the Huffington Post Article Sikows mentioned here.Learn more about Truthsgiving here.Read more from Sikowis on ICWA here.…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Listen to our conversation with Rik in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ep. 8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.

Hey Light Shiners!  I am joined by George a native adoptee who had a net positive adoption experience. He talks about how his adoptive parents keep his birth family and culture involved while growing up and why ICWA is so important.Follow the guest on social media! @Ibakedinupiaq Watch the video of this episode only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45714095&fan_landing=true If you would like to be on the show please fill sign up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFZxNnCSntbuvjrxjjvZco3BmsCVNELmU1WzlYPCOongNNiA/viewform?usp=pp_url Please help us keep shining light on the truths of the foster care system by donating. Please click the link to donate! https://karlosdillard.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=611ab8be7dbb68767abf984e

Public health agencies are once again fanning flames of measles fear. Lisa Templeton of ICWA and the WA Chapter of CHD provides guidance on how to squelch the fear with calming, empowering knowledge, and how you can provide comment at an important upcoming meeting in WA. Reference Links: https://www.informedchoicewa.org/?s=measles

Public health agencies are once again fanning flames of measles fear. Lisa Templeton of ICWA and the WA Chapter of CHD provides guidance on how to squelch the fear with calming, empowering knowledge, and how you can provide comment at an important upcoming meeting in WA.Reference Links:https://www.informedchoicewa.org/?s=measles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Neoshia Roemer, Associate Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law, discusses her article "Equity for American Indian Families," which will be published in the Minnesota Law Review. Roemer explains what the Indian Child Welfare Act does, why it was created, and how some people are using equal protection arguments in order to challenge its constitutionality. She explains why ICWA is so important for both children and tribes, and why the criticisms of it are so misguided. Roemer is on Twitter at @ProfNRoemer.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris & Bix are joined by Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was December 27, 1991 through January 2, 1992. Ian joined us for the WCW and WWF sections, and it was a blast having him back on. Topics of discussion include:WCW Starrcade '91 starring BATTLE BOWL: THE LETHAL LOTTERY and all of the wackiness that went on there with the pairings of the tag matches and the angles on the show.Jushin Thunder Liger and Brian Pillman tearing it up on the WCW house shows during Christmas week.P.N. News finds out the hard way about messing with Rick Rude.Tokyo Sports and Super Luchas give out their year-end awards.Abu Wizal promotes a Stampede Wrestling revival without the Hart family seal of approval.Brian Christopher turns heel for the first time in Memphis.One of the greatest TV tapings in Global Wrestling Federation's history, featuring the Lightning Kid vs. Jerry Lynn and Eddie Gilbert vs. Terry Garvin Simms 2/3 falls matches.Portland Wrestling's final TV show on KPTV.WWF's stormy year of 1992 begins with Superstar Billy Graham about to appear on Inside Edition and Jesse Ventura filing his famous videotape royalties lawsuit.The Rockers fall apart as a tag team after losing to the Legion of Doom on TV.Chris Chavis — under that name, not as Tatanka — has his first vignette.The complete WWF talent depth chart by official internal ranking going into 1992.This is an extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:10:16 Int'l: Tokyo Sports Awards, AJPW, RGP (UK), Stampede, Super Luchas Awards, CMLL, & UWA2:29:59 Classic Commercial Break2:32:34 Halftime2:58:22 Other USA: UIW, SAPW, ICWA, USWA, GWF, Piledriver Promotions, LPWA, & Portland3:36:53 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How much do you know (and remember) about Native people and events from 2023? Now is the chance to test your knowledge of things you might have heard about by listening to Native America Calling over the past year. What name was Buffy Sainte-Marie given at birth? Which justices dissented in the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision on ICWA? Name a river in California where dams are being demolished to benefit salmon. Those are the types of trivia questions related to Native issues that callers can answer and have a chance to compete for one of three prizes. GUESTS Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians), law professor at the University of Michigan Law School and author of the Turtle Talk blog Debra Krol (enrolled member of the Xolon Salinan Tribe), Indigenous Affairs Reporter for The Arizona Republic, reporting on the intersection of climate, commerce, and culture Vincent Schilling (Akwesasne Mohawk), editor and founder of NativeViewPoint.com and a certified Rotten Tomatoes critic

Last week the Supreme Court made an historic ruling upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act. Rebecca Nagle, host of Crooked Media's This Land podcast, takes us inside the courtroom in this special bonus episode to break down the decision, how we got here, and what it all means. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, and Bluesky

The Supreme Court released its opinion in Haaland vs. Brackeen, a case that challenged the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. In a surprising 7-2 vote, the Court upheld ICWA. Rebecca Nagle, host of This Land, joins Leah, Kate, and Melissa to unpack the opinion and what it means for indigenous families.Listen to two previous episodes with Rebecca Nagle: "Go Down Clutching the Constitution" from March 2022 when the case was granted, and "The Uncertain Future of the Indian Child Welfare Act" from November 2022, right after oral arguments.Listen to season two of This Land, which tells the backstory of Haaland vs. BrackeenDonate to Barry Jones' release fund and listen to the episode we did with Liliana Seguara on his case: "Innocence Isn't Enough"We're going to be hosting Strict Scrutiny Office Hours! It'll be a special video on YouTube in about a week where we'll answer your questions about the SCOTUS decisions out so far, the big ones yet to drop, Trump's indictment, who should win Drag Race All Stars 8. Send a voice memo to us with your question to strictscrutiny@crooked.com. Please keep them to 20 seconds or less, and if you're okay with it, include your name. We need these by this Wednesday, June 21st.Follow @CrookedMedia on Instagram and Twitter for more original content, host takeovers and other community events. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, and Bluesky

In a major victory for Native American rights, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to uphold key provisions of the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act Thursday. ICWA was enacted to keep Native children with their families and tribes during custody disputes. Rebecca Nagle, host of Crooked's This Land documentary podcast series, joins us to discuss the decision, and why the challenge against ICWA threatened tribal sovereignty.And in headlines: Miami Mayor Francis Suárez has become the latest Republican to enter the 2024 presidential election, at least 42 migrants were bussed to Los Angeles from Texas, and a historic digital media strike has finally come to an end.Show Notes:Crooked Media | This Land – https://crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

In episode 1503, Jack and Miles are joined by poet and host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith, to discuss… Democratic Nomination Race Outlook: Huge Missed Opportunity to We Might Be Totally F*cked, The Supreme Court Upholds ICWA, Taylor Swift Fans Have A Confetti-Based Side-Hustle, Person uses AI to Make It Look Like Hobby Lobby is Down With Satan and more! Democratic Nomination Race Outlook: Huge Missed Opportunity to We Might Be Totally F*cked Cornel West Should Challenge Biden in the Democratic Primaries The Supreme Court Upholds ICWA The Supreme Court leaves Indian Child Welfare Act intact Texas case could change adoption rules for Native American children, and undercut tribal rights Protecting Children, Families, and Tribes: The Importance of ICWA Taylor Swift Fans Have A Confetti-Based Side-Hustle Ebay: Taylor Swift Eras Tour Confetti Stage Karma- 1 set 10 pieces Person uses AI to Make It Look Like Hobby Lobby is Down With Satan LISTEN: The Flower Called Nowhere by StereolabSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Big news! The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of leaving the Indian Child Welfare Act intact. This is a major victory for Indigenous rights and sovereignty. In this special episode, Matika is joined by Sedelta Oosahwee (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara and Cherokee) a Senior Program and Policy Analyst and Specialist at the National Education Association who was recently appointed by the Biden Administration to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education to discuss the ruling and what it means going forward. +++Shout out to our All My Relations team that makes this possible. Produced and edited by Jonathan Stein, music by Max Levin, mixing by William McGuigan and social media by Lindsey Hightower. Support the showFollow us on Instagam @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, amrpodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Wado for being on this journey with us.

Jessica answers several listener questions in this special episode! When scheduling a c-section, should a baby's zodiac sign be taken into consideration? Can the stars tell you the best time to flee a dangerous situation? Jessica answers these and so many more in the week's roundup. ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

Pluto retrogrades back into Capricorn, and it's downright monumental! Jessica explains what we can expect from this transition, touching on the Pluto return of the USA. There are a few supportive transits throughout the week, and then we have a somewhat discombobulating New Moon in Gemini. This week's astrology and advice will leave you inspired! ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

Get ready for some tender animal communication! Jessica helps Agent Blaster, the cheeky Chinchilla, communicate with his beloved human. They talk health, home, dogs, Halloween costumes, love, and more. ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

This horoscope is a journey! It starts off with a tumultuous conjunction between Mercury and Uranus, which overlaps with a dramatic Venus opposition to Pluto. Luckily, by week's end Mercury forms a supportive sextile to Neptune, and the Sun sextile to Chiron will help us get back on track. ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

A listener asks Jessica to help her unpack her decision-making process around self-help through prescription medication for her mental health concerns. They sort through inherited traumas, hormonal cycles, and so much more. ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

This week's horoscope starts off with a bit of a heavy and challenging conflict between the Sun and Saturn, and it leads us to an intense Full Moon in Sagittarius. ✊ Register for Fascism 101 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-QHfUbbRHGzs2V5fOT08g#/registration

Astra joins Jessica to talk about the legacy of addiction, past, present, and future in her family as she navigates her relationships with her own substance use, and that of her boyfriend and mother.

It's another intense week with the Mars square to Jupiter dragging out the energies of last week's Mars opposition to Pluto and Jupiter square to Pluto. There are several supportive transits at the start and end of the week and also a triggering Venus Chiron square to contend with. Ghost brings you horoscopes for real life!

The Supreme Court is about to decide on a case arguing that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) discriminates against white foster parents. Journalist Rebecca Nagle explains how this decision could reverse centuries of U.S. law protecting the rights of Indigenous nations. "Native kids have been the tip of the spear in attacks on tribal sovereignty for generations."

Old patterns in intimate relationships are difficult to alter. A self-aware listener knows she needs more self-reliance when it comes to tough emotions. She brings a strong desire to change, and Jessica guides her to next steps.

This week has it all: an intense New Moon in Taurus, a volatile square between Jupiter (now in Taurus!) and Pluto, culminating in a provocative opposition between Mars and Pluto! Luckily there are several sextiles and trines to support us through this transformational week. Listen in to make the most of this week!