syilx Nation presents new child and family plan for members to review
It’s about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
Child Welfare
Can 5 weeks of talks settle a 14-year battle over child welfare? Here’s what has to happen
Negotiations underway for more than a year when December deadline announced, according to court documents
Ottawa appeals court decision upholding cash for First Nations kids
Government pledges to try and negotiate solution before actively litigating case
Gitxsan community stops B.C. social workers from taking child back into ‘care’
‘We’re sick and tired of generation after generation being lost in the system…’ says Kolin Sutherland-Wilson of the Git’luuhl’um’hetxwit house.
Youth advocates call on governments to meet ‘equitable standards’ for kids transitioning out of care
Kids in government care should get the same ‘level of opportunities and support’ their peers get from family, community and friends, says Melanie Doucet.
Judge upholds human rights compensation order for First Nations kids
Canada has lost every battle so far in 14-year-old court fight that isn’t over yet
New report highlights challenges facing youth in Manitoba
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) released a new report Thursday morning. It…
Cowessess First Nation signs $39M deal to implement child welfare system
Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan has signed onto a $38.7-million deal to assert jurisdiction over…
Elder says Justice Department wants ‘to destroy the Aboriginal people’ as child welfare court fight concludes
Judge Paul Favel reserves decision on Ottawa’s bid to cancel human rights compensation, narrow Jordan’s Principle
