America's attempt to separate Native children from their families didn't end with boarding schools. In the decades after World War II, the U.S. government created the Indian Adoption Project, an effort designed to place Native kids with white parents. In this one-hour documentary, producer Melissa Olson explores the personal and historical impact of this policy. Her Ojibwe mother, Judy Olson, was raised by a white family. So were the mothers of several friends. The emotional impact of the Indian Adoption Project — and similar state projects — continues today. Produced by Melissa Olson and Ryan Katz. Edited by Todd Melby.

Savannah’s Act moves ahead in Congress

Elizabeth Warren may be considering moves to improve her relationship with tribes

A coalition of tribes and Native organizations unite to limit sale of sacred and cultural patrimony

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Southeast Alaska tribes ask human rights commission to investigate Canadian mining

Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent apologizes as Native community speaks out

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Tribes and Native groups encouraged by pause in ICWA ruling

Alaska starts process to give back land to Gulkana Village

Hopi Tribe contends wastewater use harms sacred site

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A school district severs ties with an embattled teacher

A trial continues against an Omaha officer in the death of a Lakota man

Logistical concerns versus the letter of the law in a Muscogee U.S. Supreme Court case

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Damage assessment continues in Anchorage following Friday’s earthquake

Tribe loses claim in Arizona’s high court against ski resort’s snowmaking

Parts of Plains including tribal lands blasted with winter weather

First Nation and Inuit people can apply for Sixties Scoop settlement

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Indigenous leaders and Canadian officials discuss child welfare legislation

Navajo Nation closes Monument Valley after group films without permit

Minnesota governor-elect to hold listening session on Red Lake Nation

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Native community calls for firing of Albuquerque high school teacher

Veterans Affairs Secretary visits the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma

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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments involving Indian land

Bills involving tribes head to President Trump for signature

Group urges Albuquerque schools to protect Native students

Navajo Nation to drop voting claim and work with Arizona

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Yukon First Nation leader says pilot project has improved public safety

TransCanada to ask federal court to allow work on Keystone XL pipeline

Trial to begin for former Omaha officer involved in death of Native man

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