Episode Details

Michele is an adoptee from New York. She has worked as a journalist and as a cybersecurity expert. She now focuses on writing and advocacy.  Michele discovered her Native American ancestry upon applying to the adoption agency that handled her adoption.  Michele’s adoption took place prior to the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act, considered the gold standard for child welfare. Please join us as we discuss the current challenge to ICWA, and the importance of retaining this legislation.

 Michele can be found at : Reunion Land Bookshelves: #foundfamily/Genealogical Mysteries, Adoption/Fostercare, Donor-conception & DNA Surprises Bookshop

Mentioned in the episode: 

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - Child Welfare Information Gateway

5th Amendment: U.S. Constitution - Fifth Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

10th Amendment: U.S. Constitution - Tenth Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

14th Amendment: U.S. Constitution - Fourteenth Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Anti-miscegenation laws: Interracial Marriage Laws History and Timeline (thoughtco.com)

For information on advocacy: News | First Nations Development Institute     About ICWA » NICWA

The opinions of the host and their guest are just that, opinions. The host is not a lawyer.