Preserving Ho-Chunk Culture: The Impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act

The passing of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was a pivotal moment aimed at addressing these tragic cases. ICWA's mission is clear: to keep Native children within their families, tribes, and culture. In this video, we delve into the significance of this act, exploring its passage and the
transformative impact it can have on maintaining Native culture and family bonds.
Citation: NARA, Jimmy Carter Library, Naval Photographic Center Collection (Carter Administration, 1977-1981) - NAID 562763, 8M-0635
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We sit down with Loa Porter, a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe, who shares her personal journey of being taken from her home, along with her siblings, and placed in the foster care system. For four years, Loa experienced isolation from her culture and language, profoundly impacting her connection with her Ho-Chunk heritage.
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[@Hcnwarrior]

Nice of DW to spread the awareness of ICWA for native peoples.
#Ho-Chunk

[@ksams2877]

My grandmother was adopted and she always told us she was native Indian. However, when my brother had a DNA test it came back that he had a Persian bloodline. Do you think our government would hide our lineage? She passed before DNA test were ava

[@VictoriaConner-cr9rg]

I was taken from San Pedro Sula Honduras. And bought to the United States. Till this day I do not my family from Honduras. I was Human Trafficked at birth. My story sounds like the stories I’ve heard. I’m 49 percent Native American. I was robbed from my culture and roots. Thanks to 23 and me . I’m finding closure.
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