The Bobber

Uncovering Ho-Chunk History: Indian Child Welfare Act

Episode Summary

In this episode, Hailey uncovers Ho-Chunk history, where there is a prevailing theme of perseverance. Throughout the course of time, the tribe has been tried and challenged. Of these historic and intergenerational challenges, Native children were rapidly and abruptly split and displaced, away from their families and tribes. But hope lingered for future generations, as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) came into play. Tune in to learn About the Indian Child Welfare Act, hear powerful pre-act stories, and uncover the post-act impact that continues to carry into the present day.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Hailey uncovers Ho-Chunk history, where there is a prevailing theme of perseverance. Throughout the course of time, the tribe has been tried and challenged. Of these historic and intergenerational challenges, Native children were rapidly and abruptly split and displaced, away from their families and tribes. But hope lingered for future generations, as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) came into play. Tune in to learn About the Indian Child Welfare Act, hear powerful pre-act stories, and uncover the post-act impact that continues to carry into the present day.

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