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Blackstock disappointed by Liberal response to child welfare human rights ruling

By Annette Francis

Mar 15, 2016

Cindy Blackstock said she expected immediate action from Liberal government

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A child welfare advocate who proved the federal government discriminates against First Nation children by underfunding on-reserve child welfare services says she’s still waiting for action.

APTN’s Annette Francis has this story.

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