Since 2005, we have been partnering with the People of the Seven Council Fires—Oceti Sakowin Oyate—to win justice and renewal for the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples. Our work combines law, public policy, education and organizing in a unique mode for social reform.

The Lakota Child Legal Action Fund supports all of our litigation and investigative work. Currently, we are preparing a federal civil lawsuit to win the return of more than 2,000 native children illegally taken from their homes. Support our work today!

Recently, NPR aired a 3-part investigative series on Native American families and the State of South Dakota's violations of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The series features Janice Howe's inspiring story. If you haven't listened to it yet, it's a must hear!