When the government couldn't kill us all. They took our children away to boarding schools. When that practice declined, they partnered with child welfare agencies and took our kids through foster care. 1/
We've had to fight for our next generations throughout history. And the fight continues because we value our children. They are an extension of us and our ancestors. They are the connections to our futures. 2/
Yt people crying racism because they aren't "first preference" to adopt native children is disgusting.
What makes them believe their way of life is better than the child staying within their tribes? When a tribe is their family in community, not nuclear. 3/
What makes them believe their way of life is better than the child staying within their tribes? When a tribe is their family in community, not nuclear. 3/
A Texas family believing because they go to church and want to help the "less fortunate" makes them the best interest of a native child?
No, that's genocide. 4/
No, that's genocide. 4/
If they wanted what was the best interest of the child they would follow ICWA laws.
But they want a token native child.
A human being as a gold star to say they are good people under the eyes of "their lord". 5/
But they want a token native child.
A human being as a gold star to say they are good people under the eyes of "their lord". 5/
The government want our kids and ICWA to be overturned. Because it's the first step to take our future as tribes. To gain access to our land and waters we've fought for.
When they steal our kids, they are stealing our futures. /6
When they steal our kids, they are stealing our futures. /6
If you want to give back to native youth for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth here's a wishlist of books by Native Authors. Anything is appreciated but not expected.
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