Alexander First Nation signs MOU for health care and kids in care
The Alexander First Nation in Alberta has signed an memorandum of understanding with the…
Child Welfare
Coming on the March 7 edition of Nation to Nation
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Canada being sued for child welfare system that ‘incentivizes’ the apprehension of children
“Change the mandates of child welfare.”
Indigenous child welfare legislation has promise but needs fixing, say leaders
The Trudeau government is moving ahead with its promised Indigenous child welfare legislation. Federal ministers…
Child welfare bill expected next week but First Nations won’t see it beforehand: source
But critics say its far too late to pass child welfare legislation before next election.
‘I’m about to say goodbye’: Family of Kanina Sue Turtle made to wait two years before reading suicide letter
Kanina Sue Turtle wrote down on paper what she could never say to her mother…
Atikamekw Nation in Quebec inspiring others with sovereign youth protection
“A child needs to know where they come from: their culture, their values.”
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chiefs demand full jurisdiction in coming child welfare legislation
Mi’kmaq chiefs in Nova Scotia are adding their voices to the growing number of Indigenous…
Manitoba CFS changes ignore First Nations demands for jurisdiction, say chiefs
Editor’s note:APTN News First Nation leaders in Manitoba say the provincial government’s announced child welfare…
