Our Native American Affairs office provides a broad range of services to protect, preserve and strengthen Native American families both on and off tribal lands.
We support an Indian population of approximately 130,000 with various services provided in partnership with Michigan's federally recognized tribes, the state historic tribes, Indian organizations, federal government and other community and state organizations.
Michigan Supreme Court ICWA Ruling (Morris Decision)Indicating the importance of Indian child identification/verification; tribal notification; and determination that parental requests may not waive ICWA requirements (Caseworker/Supervisor Tools).
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