2019 The Champion for Native Children

We are thrilled and honored to announce Julia Bogany, a member of the Tongva tribe, as NICWA's highest honor, the Champion for Native Children. Ms. Bogany consistently volunteers to teach, attends meetings, is on Tribal Council, and serves as a Cultural Consultant at the tribe. She has worked for over 20 years providing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) trainings, and workshops in her community. She is a strong advocate for youth and is using her knowledge and experience to greatly improve the lives of generations to come.