Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Statement on Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Veronica Brown

Statement from Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker, President of Inter-Tribal, Muscogee Creek Nation Chief George Tiger, Choctaw Nation Chief Greg Pyle, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, and Seminole Nation Chief Leonard Harjo RE: In Support of the NCAI/NARF/NICWA Civil Lawsuit to Defend the Civil Rights of “Baby Veronica” and Her Right to a Fair Best Interest Hearing “We stand today representing our five nations and joining with sovereign Indian nations across the United...

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Cherokee Phoenix Column: Cherokee Foster Families Needed

Cherokee Foster Families Needed By Principal Bill John Baker When I was elected Principal Chief, I promised I would do everything in my power to improve the lives of Cherokee youth. We have enjoyed many successes including more monies for education, and expanded health care coverage. However, we are still in dire need in one area: foster and adoptive families for our Indian Child Welfare program. As you know, our children ensure the continued existence of our tribe, they are our future.  As Cherokee people, we all come from...

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