An Alaska Notice of Guardianship Hearing For Indian Child (by Petitioner) is a legally binding document used by petitioners in Alaska to initiate a court proceeding for guardianship of an Indian child. This type of Notice is required by the Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) and must be provided to the child’s parents or custodians, the Indian Tribe, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Notice informs all the parties of the court hearing date, time, and location, and includes information about the petitioner’s legal rights and responsibilities. The petitioner must also provide a copy of the Notice to the child’s tribe, the Indian Child Welfare Program, and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. There are two types of Alaska Notice of Guardianship Hearing For Indian Child (by Petitioner): the Initial Notice and the Continuance Notice. The Initial Notice is sent to all relevant parties before the first hearing, and the Continuance Notice is sent if the hearing date is changed. Both notices must include the same information, such as the petitioner’s name and address, the child’s name and birthdate, and the date, time, and location of the hearing.