Feds promise $4.5B in new spending on Indigenous peoples in pre-election budget
The federal Liberals are promising to spend $4.5 billion in new money over five years…
Jordan’s Principle
Canada being sued for child welfare system that ‘incentivizes’ the apprehension of children
“Change the mandates of child welfare.”
Cat Lake First Nation tries to get federal attention by declaring state of emergency based on Jordan’s Principle
Cat Lake First Nation in northern Ontario has declared a state of emergency related to…
Yukon First Nations hire workers to help families navigate Jordan’s Principle paperwork
APTN News People in the Yukon can now receive assistance in accessing services for children…
Indigenous Affairs improving on Jordan’s Principle, but more work is needed says advocate
Cindy Blackstock, the leading advocate in the fight for First Nations families to receive medical benefits similar to children live off the reserves says she has seen an improvement to how Canada handles Jordan’s Principle cases.
Stoney Nation parents fear funding changes will alter care for children with disabilities
APTN News The parents of 12 Stoney Nation children with special needs fear they will…
Ottawa withdraws court challenge of human rights tribunal ruling on Jordan’s Principle
The federal government had launched a judicial review in June after the tribunal issued a non-compliance order the previous month on its original ruling in January 2016.
