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.
Child Welfare
Arlen Dumas: Putting the spotlight on the child welfare system and the path forward from a shuttered rail line
APTN Face To Face When Arlen Dumas was first elected Chief of Mathias Colomb Cree…
Manitoba CFS organizations receive millions for studies, programs
Two First Nation organizations in Manitoba are receiving $3.3-million from the federal government, province and a Winnipeg foundation to cover programs, and studies related to the province’s child welfare system.
Organization representing child welfare in Northern Manitoba regains control from province
It’s been two and a half years since Manitoba took control.
Trudeau Liberals take Human Rights Tribunal to court over First Nation children ruling
Jorge Barrera APTN National News The Justin Trudeau Liberal government is taking the Canadian Human…
Mandatory inquests in child welfare deaths? Province appears to be sticking to status quo
(The arson unit continues to investigate a fire that killed Courtney Scott, 16, April 21…
Film looks at connections between child welfare and residential schools
Tamara Pimentel APTN National news Several Indigenous youth have been featured in a new film….
N2N: Death of 3 First Nation girls in provincial care needs full systemic review
Nation to Nation Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler speaks with Nation to Nation…