On Feb. 20, several members of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah attended a rally at the Utah Capitol in support of H.B. 30, the Indian Family Preservation Act. Speakers at the event include Tamra Borchardt-Slayton, who spoke on behalf of PITU; Mike Slayton, who related his experience growing up as a Native American in the foster system; Rep. Angela Romero, the sponsor of H.B. 30; and Stephanie Benally, Native American Specialist for Utah Foster Care and a board member for Voices for Utah Children and the Tribal Relief Foundation. There was also music from the drum group Grayhawk.
The message? “Native Families Need Your Voice – Support H.B. 30, the Indian Family Preservation Act”
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