InFocus looks at the life and legacy of Tina Fontaine
Fontaine’s legacy includes the Drag the Red initiative, the re-emergence of the Bear Clan Patrol, changes to Manitoba’s child welfare system.
Child Welfare
New child welfare funds ‘might’ bring Canada into compliance with tribunal ruling: Blackstock
“It might,” says Cindy Blackstock. “I need to see the details to know if it is enough to comply.”
Government says review of how CFS system handled Tina Fontaine will be released
The Manitoba government committed late Monday to releasing a report into how child welfare workers…
Elder inspired mom to go on Twitter to get kids out of foster care
“I met with an elder once and he had told me to share my story in the open,” said Twitter Mom.
Nation to Nation: Child welfare, Indigenous law and the border put under the spotlight
Nation to Nation There is inequality in Canada when it comes to child welfare. There…
Helena Wood’s story: A journey to healing
“I have accepted it. I wasn’t ready to face it but now I am,” says Helena Wood.
Lack of funding piling up on the dreams of First Nations children: Blackstock
“We still have issues with education, early childhood, basics like water and sanitation.”
Helena Wood’s story: How domestic abuse can lead to child apprehension
“I’m not losing another daughter because of domestic violence. Never again.”
Suicide, addiction and domestic violence: One woman’s life highlights a broken system
“They would come for help and instead of helping them [CFS] would take their children away.”