Advocate calls for full review of Indigenous Affairs departments and bureaucrats that run them
Cindy Blackstock is calling for a complete review of both departments under the Indigenous Affairs umbrella and the bureaucrats running them.
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Philpott commits to spending more on child welfare calling it a ‘humanitarian crisis’
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jane Philpott addressed chiefs at the AFN SCA Monday saying more will be spent on First Nation child welfare.
AFN holds ‘national day of action’ on Parliament Hill to push child welfare change
APTN News The Assembly of First Nations is holding a national day of action Thursday…
APTN Investigates: Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
Lawyer feels survivors need one more chance to claim compensation despite deadline expiring Cree lawyer…
Liberals promise First Nation child welfare ‘framework,’ but no new dollars in budget
The federal Liberal budget unveiled Wednesday provided no new funding for First Nations child welfare, but it promised to create an “Indigenous Framework on Early Learning and Child Care” at the conclusion of ongoing consultations with First Nations, Inuit and Metis stakeholders.
Canada has ‘no idea’ when it will properly fund programs for First Nations children: Blackstock
APTN National News Exactly 10 years after filing a human rights complaint against Canada and…
Cindy Blackstock and AFN file non-compliance motions against federal government
Several non-compliance orders have already been made by the tribunal.
Tribunal orders Canada, again, to comply with its ruling on First Nation child welfare
It’s the tribunal’s second compliance order since April.