About OICWA
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"Remember that your
children are not your
own, but are lent to
you by the Creator"
Mohawk
The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) is a non-profit, membership
organization representing the Indian Child Welfare programs in the State of Oklahoma. OICWA's members
include tribes and individuals dedicated to promoting the well-being of American Indian children, their
families, and their tribes.

OICWA originated from an Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Task Force created in 1981 to address
common areas of service and issues among ICWA programs in the state. During initial meetings, members
of the Task Force identified needs critical to protecting Indian children in Oklahoma and worked diligently to
address those needs. Perhaps the most significant activity of the Task Force was advocating for the
Oklahoma legislature to pass a law supporting the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act. As a result of the
Task Force's tireless efforts, the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act was signed into law in 1982.

As its members continued to advocate for Indian children and families, the ICWA Task Force evolved into
the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association and, in 1984, was officially recognized by the State of
Oklahoma as a corporation.

Today, through the ongoing dedication and commitment from current Members, OICWA continues to
uphold the original vision and mission of its founding members. As a voice for the Indian Child Welfare
programs in Oklahoma, OICWA continues to strive to protect the most vital resource of Indian tribes in
Oklahoma - their children.
Oklahoma
Indian Child Welfare Association,
Incorporated
OICWA
 
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