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19th Annual
OICWA Conference

"ICWA - The Gold Standard: Defending Nations, Protecting Families"

November 2-3-4
River Spirit Casino Resort
Tulsa, Oklahoma
hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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With your membership, you will be supporting the important work of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association in promoting the well-being
of American Indian children, their families and their Tribes.

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The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that serves as a unified voice for Indian Child Welfare programs across Oklahoma.

The mission of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc., is to advocate for the well-being of American Indian children, their families, and Tribal communities, while strengthening relationships, promoting culturally grounded approaches, and upholding Tribal sovereignty.

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TRIBAL RESOURCE FAMILY
OF THE YEAR

The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) established the Tribal Resource Family of the Year Award to recognize a tribally approved resource family in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to the well-being of American Indian children in foster care.

TRIBAL COURT JUDGE
OF THE YEAR

The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) established the Tribal Court Judge of the Year Award to recognize a tribal court judge in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to families involved in the tribal child welfare system.

RICHARD POWESHIEK AWARD WINNER

Recognizes an individual in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to the tenets of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Criteria to be considered include: distinction in the field of Indian Child Welfare, advocacy toward Indian children and their families, knowledge and proficiency of ICWA in its application in state courts, demonstrated leadership in promoting communication between state, private, community, and tribal agencies, and forming successful working relationships within the communities they serve.

SAVE THE DATE 19th Annual OICWA Conference "ICWA - The Gold Standard: Defending Nations, Protecting Families" November 2-3-4 River Spirit Casino Resort Tulsa, Oklahoma hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

​Join OICWA Today! With your membership, you will be supporting the important work of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association in promoting the well-being of American Indian children, their families and their Tribes.