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South Dakota could have a new Indian Child Advisory Council

Lawmakers voiced concerns about the size of the task force and recommended a summer study as a possible avenue for future conversation.

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South Dakota could soon have a new Indian Child Advisory Council, despite DSS opposition

The advisory council would allow stakeholders from the tribes, DSS and the Legislature to hold formal conversations on Native children in foster care.

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South Dakota inspired ICWA but still has high rate of Native children in foster care

South Dakota inspired ICWA but still has high rate of Native children in foster care
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South Dakota inspired ICWA but still has high rate of Native children in foster care

The goal was to stabilize Native families and keep their children at home across the country. Yet history is repeating itself in South Dakota.

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ICWA Decision Cheered By Native Americans

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act in a 7-2 vote released Thursday, Native American advocates in South Dakota applauded the decision and said the state

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