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(Portland, Ore., March 25, 2025)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is honored to announce the Seminole Tribe of Florida as the $25,000 host sponsor for the 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, to be held virtually and in Orlando, Florida. Over 2,000 attendees are expected at this premier national event dedicated to tribal child welfare and the well-being of Native children.
This generous sponsorship from the Seminole Tribe of Florida will help NICWA provide a wide range of keynote speakers, workshop presenters, and peer learning opportunities for child welfare professionals, tribal leaders, and advocates from across the U.S. and Canada.“Protecting our children is not just an act of compassion; it is an affirmation of our tribe’s resilience and commitment to the well-being of future generations. As sponsors of the NICWA’s 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, the Seminole Tribe of Florida stands firm in our dedication to safeguard the spiritual, physical, and emotional health of Native children. Together, we are paving a path of strength and safety for them, guided by the wisdom of our ancestors and the unwavering spirit of our communities,” said Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Seminole Tribe of Florida.
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About the National Indian Child Welfare Association
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) protects the safety, health, and cultural identity of Native children and families today and for future generations. NICWA strengthens tribal capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect, advances policies that uphold tribal sovereignty, and promotes Native-led, culturally grounded approaches to child welfare. Through advocacy, coalition-building, workforce training, and technical assistance to improve service systems, NICWA works at the tribal, local, state, and national levels to ensure that Native children can thrive within their families and communities. Learn more at www.nicwa.org.
About the Seminole Tribe of Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. It is a federally recognized sovereign government with an elected Tribal Council. Governmental expenditures are earmarked for police and fire protection, emergency medical services, education, health care, housing, water treatment, economic development, and parks and recreation. For more information, visit www.semtribe.com.