Red Lake Nation child welfare investigation and aftermath, explained
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The Red Lake Nation is grappling with a federal investigation that alleged abuse and neglect in the tribe's child welfare program.
A federal notice describes the deaths of as many as eight Red Lake Nation children since 2021. It says tribal officials refused to cooperate with federal investigators, while children remained in danger.
Last month the federal government took over Red Lake Nation's child welfare program. Since then, Red Lake Nation has seen statements from tribal leaders, a dispute over who leads the tribe and a community coming together to grieve.
MPR News reporter Melissa Olson has been following all of it, and she joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon from Bemidji.
Red Lake Nation mourns children lost, amid questions about child welfare program Says he will not step down from elected positionUse the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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