Protecting ICWA Protects Kinship: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Brackeen v. Haaland
Kinship stretches far beyond blood relation. This same belief is shared by American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities, and why the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) is…
ASCI Presents A Lived Experience Story ft. Dana Cralle
Each month A Second Chance, Inc. tries to share the voices of our kinship families. We are an agency who strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to children in…
8 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With Your Children
November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month gives us all the opportunity to honor the history and continuing culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Get…
Who Were the First Settlers Where ASCI Serves Children & Families?
The approaching Thanksgiving holiday makes one think about the traditional story we are told in school about the pilgrims and indigenous people sharing the first Thanksgiving. A Second Chance, Inc. provides service delivery in…
How to Honor Native Americans This Thanksgiving
The celebration of Thanksgiving brings a mix of emotions among Americans. What we once learned as children, as adults became a myth. Whitewashed accounts of the first Thanksgiving created harmful…
Smithsonian Hosts 2021 Native Cinema Showcase
2021 Native Cinema Showcase Nov. 12–18, on demand Time: 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online…
Indigenous Peoples Day: Children’s Books Written by Indigenous Authors
Indigenous peoples have unique relationships with the land on which they have lived for generations. National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 11, is a holiday that commemorates the original…
Mental Health Resources for Black, Indigenous and Other People of Color
While there is no doubt that mental health issues impact everyone in all communities, BIPOC are under-treated in the mental health field. However, there are several growing resources tailored to…
Join the #ICWAForFamilies Campaign!
As part of their ongoing effort to protect ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act), NICWA (National Indian Child Welfare Association) has launched its #ICWAForFamilies campaign through Thursday, November 19! According to…
Smithsonian Hosts Native Cinema Showcase
When? Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 7–11pm Where? Online Price? Free! The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is a celebration of the best in Native film. For…