N.D. tribe meets to discuss child protection
The Spirit Lake tribe held a two-day conference on issues including child protection and family violence this week. The Grand Forks Herald reported the “Awareness and Healing” conference is part of the North Dakota tribe’s response to widespread criticism about child welfare on the reservation.
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (AP) — The Spirit Lake tribe held a two-day conference on issues including child protection and family violence this week.
The Grand Forks Herald reported the “Awareness and Healing” conference is part of the North Dakota tribe’s response to widespread criticism about child welfare on the reservation.
The tribe this month surrendered responsibility for foster care placements, child abuse investigations and other services to the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Chief Tribal Judge Shirley Cain said the tribe lacks the resources it needs to adequately staff child protective services and address the underlying causes of child abuse and violence. But tribal leaders said they’re determined to resume management of social services.
Tribal Chairman Roger Yankton said the conference Thursday and Friday will help people in various tribal agencies better understand their roles.
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