John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it.

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Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Support Specialist Brian Frisina will provide a key topic to help support us all in getting to know our Tribal Nations partners better.

This week’s term is: Marshall Trilogy

The history of federal Indian law in the Supreme Court is dynamic, controversial, and inspiring. The history starts with the earliest decades of the Supreme Court and tracks the growth of the American Republic.

Guiding Principles in Indian Law
The long history of Supreme Court decisions in Indian law has cemented several guiding principles. First, Congress has plenary power in the exercise of its Indian affairs duties. Second, the United States owes a duty of protection to Indian nations and tribal members akin to a common law trust. Third, Indian nations retain inherent sovereign powers, subject to divestiture only by agreement or by Congress. Fourth, state law does not apply in Indian country absent authorization by Congress. Finally, Congress must clearly state its intention to divest tribal sovereignty.

Modern federal Indian law has given space for Indian nations to exercise self-governance and to preserve tribal lands, economies, and cultures. But for too long before the modern era, the Supreme Court ratified the mass dispossession of Indian lands, exploitation of Indian resources by outsiders, and attacks on tribal cultures, governments, and economies.

Until the Warren and Burger Court eras, the Supreme Court deferred absolutely to Congress and the executive branch prerogatives in setting federal Indian policy, which usually was designed to undermine tribal self-determination. However, during the Warren and Burger Court eras, the Court increasingly pushed back on bad federal policy and became a leader in modernizing federal Indian law. Strangely, despite congressional and executive branch support for tribal self-governance since the 1970s, the Supreme Court often has continued to resist federal Indian policy, undermining tribal governance.

Read more information on Marshall Trilogy.

Source: A Short History of Indian Law in the Supreme Court, by by Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Oct. 1, 2014. American Bar Association, americanbar.org, © ABA 2015.  

ESIT is looking for two region-specific Technical Assistance Specialists. These positions are responsible for supporting ESIT Provider Agencies in one of four regions statewide and provide specialized, expert-level technical assistance and coaching. 

The vision of DCYF is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy - thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community." We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

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Each year, ZERO TO THREE provides scholarships to community members who may be otherwise unable to attend their annual conference. This year, they are proud to offer the Emily Fenichel Memorial Scholarship and the Wales Brown Memorial Scholarship.

The Emily Fenichel Memorial Scholarship

The Emily Fenichel Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory and honor of Emily Fenichel’s 30 years of service to the infant-family field through her work at ZERO TO THREE. Scholarship applications must be accompanied by a 400-word essay that addresses what areas of your personal or professional life would be enhanced by Annual Conference participation and how you will further your contribution to the early childhood field. Applications must also include a one-page letter of recommendation from a professional peer or one in a work supervisory role. Apply Here.

The Wales Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Wales Brown Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the National Parenting Education Network (NPEN) in memory and honor of Wales Brown’s dedication to helping parents build stronger, healthier connections with their children. The scholarship will be awarded based upon the applicant’s articulated need and expressed capacity to fully utilize the Annual Conference experience. While not required, a focus on fatherhood or service to at-risk populations will be viewed as a desirable addition to the applicant’s professional interests. Apply Here.

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When children lack safe, stable, and nurturing relationships, their response to stress over time can result in lifelong impairments in physical, mental, and relational health. Conversely, feeling connected and supported in the early years make children more likely to become healthy, competent, and educated citizens. In two new policy statements and a clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), emphasizes the significance of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and positive childhood experiences in preventing and healing toxic stress and building resilience.

Source: From the American Academy of Pediatrics.