Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Commission
In 2005, the ICWA Commission was re-established and authorized the Commission on the Indian Child Welfare Act. Through Executive Order 2005-08 the Commission was directed to focus its efforts on implementation of the top 30 recommendations contained in the Indian Child Welfare Act Commission Report by reviewing each recommendation to determine:
a. The responsible entity or entities for implementation;
b. Action plans for implementation;
c. Timelines for implementation; and
d. Barriers to implementation.
The Governor's Commission on the Indian Child Welfare Act shall issue a report to the governor by November 30, 2005, and shall dissolve and cease to exist upon completion of said report.
Governor's Indian Child Welfare Act Commission
Co-Chairs:
The Honorable B.J. Jones, Agency Village
The Honorable Janine Kern, Rapid City
Members of the Commission:
Mr. Garrie Kills A Hundred, Flandreau
Mr. Keith Bonenberger, Pierre
Rep. Jim Bradford, Pine Ridge
Sr. Mary Carole Curran, Sioux Falls
Rep. Joni Cutler, Sioux Falls
Sen. Bob Gray, Ft. Pierre
Ms. Renee Eggebraaten, Rapid City
Mr. Steve Emery, White River
Ms. Deb Fischer-Clemens, Sioux Falls
Mr. D.J. Hanson, Pierre
Mr. Doug Herrmann, Custer
Ms. Ann Holzhauser, Pierre
Sen. Theresa Two Bulls, Pine Ridge
Ms. Tracey Manywounds, Ft. Yates
Ms. Tami Maroney Bern, Vermillion
Ms. Rose McCauley, Lower Brule
Ms. Teresa Nieto, Rapid City
Mr. Raymond Cournoyer, Marty
Ms. Sara Olson, Pierre
Mr. Michael C. Schad, Rapid City
The Honorable Kathleen Trandahl, Winner
Mr. Dave Valandra, Fort Thompson
The Honorable Jack Von Wald, Aberdeen
Mr. Bob Walters, Eagle Butte
Ms. Cordelia White Elk, Kyle
Mr. Bill Whitelance, Custer
Ms. Virgena Wieseler, Pierre
ICWA Commission Meetings:
 September 9, 2005 - Agenda & Minutes (pdf)
Pierre, South Dakota
October 8, 2005 - Agenda & Minutes (pdf)
Rapid City, South Dakota
View the 2005 ICWA Commission report (pdf)
View the 2005 ICWA 30 Recommendations (pdf)
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