People in Interest of JJ

MORGAN, Justice.

This proceeding comes before us as the consolidation of three separate appeals from the actions of the trial court with regard to the termination of custodial rights in two minor Indian children, S.J. and J.J. (children). It being undisputed that the children are of Indian blood, the provisions of 25 U.S.C. Chap. 21, the Indian Child Welfare Act (Act) are implicated. Reference to specific sections of the Act will be denominated thus: §-

Appeal # 16217 arose from the order terminating the custodial rights of V.J., children’s grandmother (V.J.); appeal # 16669 arose from the…