Indigenous Cultures Today
Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
On June 15, 2023, Native American Nations celebrated a victory. The Supreme Court of the United States decided to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), first passed in 1978. The act helps stop children from being taken from their homes. The US government had taken Native children away from their loved ones before, forcing them to go to boarding schools or to be adopted by non-Native families. But Native American peoples have always shown great strength and courage when it comes to protecting their children and loved ones. Learn how advocates for Native American rights are protecting their families and educating children about their cultural traditions—including languages, religions, ceremonies, and values.
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Alternator Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2024-08-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF018040, JNF025210, JNF043000 |
| Dewey | 305.897 |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sidebars, Starred Reviews, and Table of contents |
Author: Cayla Bellanger DeGroat
Born and raised in White Earth, Minnesota, Cayla Bellanger DeGroat is an enrolled member of Gaa-waabaabiganikaag, the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She is a life-long student of Indigenous history and federal Indian policy with a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies and Master of Tribal Administration and Governance from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Readers will explore the advocacy efforts that prompted sports teams to change their names, the protection of sacred lands by the government, and the near halting of an oil pipeline. . . . A well-researched and accessible resource, perfect for any library.”—School Library Journal
Booklist
“The language is clear and concise, doesn’t sugarcoat events, and presents information not generally available for this age group.”—starred, Booklist
