Autumn Adams spent a good portion of her life in foster care.
She says the Indian Child Welfare Act saved her life because she was
able to stay in her tribal community. ICWA is called the 'gold standard'
of child welfare policy. The 40-year-old law
is under fire through a number of court cases, including a recent
federal court ruling out of Texas that deemed the law unconstitutional.
We'll hear from individuals who have been affected by ICWA.
Native America Calling is a
national call-in program that invites guests and listeners to join a
dialogue about current events, music, arts, entertainment and culture.
The program is hosted by Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) and airs live each weekday from 1-2 pm Eastern.
Join the conversation by calling 1-800-996-2848. 
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