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Tribal leaders urge sustained education funding, ICWA implementation and culturally competent substance‑use treatment

2116554 · January 15, 2025
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Colorado River Indian Tribes Chairwoman Amelia Flores asked state leaders to protect Prop 123 funding, ensure Indian Child Welfare Act training and expand culturally competent substance‑use treatment and early childhood programs that serve tribal families.

Chairwoman Amelia Flores of the Colorado River Indian Tribes urged Arizona lawmakers to prioritize investments in education, full and continued implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and access to culturally competent substance‑use treatment.

"Education is essential to a better life," Flores said, thanking Governor Hobbs for supporting continuation of Proposition 123 funding and for…

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