Alaska Specific

Indian Child Welfare Act

 


 

 The most vital case within the state of Alaska is the John v. Baker of 1999.  This case argues whether or not a federally recognized tribe has the inherent sovereignty to adjudicate custody disputes between its members. 

 

Discussions will be held on the issues of the child custody disputes involving tribal members and the impact this case has had on the Indian Child Welfare Act issues in the state of Alaska.

 

 

Council Lodge Institute will present a comprehensive 30-hour course with Alaska case specific information on the Indian Child Welfare Act.  This course will be presented through lecture, class discussion, and practical exercises involving class participation in reviewing segments of the act through several State Supreme Court and State Appeals Court ICWA decisions. 

 

Topics to be covered:

*    Definition of a Child Custody Proceedings

*    Notice Requirement to the Tribe

*    The John v. Baker Case

*    The Tribe's Right to Intervene

*    Notice Requirement to the Tribe

*    Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Tribe

*    The Holyfield Case

*    Right to Transfer to Tribal Jurisdiction

*    Exceptions to Transfer by State

*    Termination Requirements of State

*    Expert Witnesses Required

*    Remedial Efforts Required

*    Rights of Parents, of the Tribe

*    Adoption Requirements

*    Placement of Children Criteria

*    Invalidation of Proceedings under ICWA


Benefits for Participants:

1.   An understanding of the purpose of the ICWA with in the state of Alaska.

2.  Information on the procedures and requirements mandated by the Act for Alaska.

3.  Knowledge of the rights of parents and of the tribe under the Act.

4.  Knowledge of rights of the Indian Child

5.  Knowledge of Tribal court procedures involving the Act.

This course if for all personnel who work with Indian children under the ICWA: state social services, attorneys and state court personnel; tribal court personnel, BIA and Tribal social services; and tribal child protection services personnel.

To register on line go to:  clinstitute@invisimax.com 

or click on email address above