Native American Children in Foster Care
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Q: What happened to the woman in the video?
A: She was taken from her Native American reservation and brought to live with a white foster family.
Q: Why was the Indian Child Welfare Act created? Did the Act have a significant impact?
A: The Act was created in response to the fact that Native American children were taken from their homes at greater rates than children of other racial minorities. It did not change state practices significantly.
Q: What is the goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
A: The goal is to understand what happened and give the community a chance to heal.
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