Potential for class action as a result of ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ birth alerts say B.C. lawyers
‘One would be a path under the Charter because there’s a good argument that they are systemically discriminating against Indigenous people.’
Child Welfare
Algonquin community rallying behind toddler diagnosed with rare disease
Kevin Verch’s family aims to raise $2.8 million for new gene replacement therapy
Indigenous women among alleged victims of accused sexual predator Peter Nygard
One claims she was a 13-year-old foster child
Brandon parents lose hope of having apprehended newborn home for Christmas
‘Our next visit would have been scheduled for Christmas Day but DOCFS isn’t open that day so they won’t seem him for Christmas.’
‘By no way is it the end’: Nisga’a grandfather pushing to visit with his grandchildren
After a two year fight with Nisga’a Child and Family Services (NCFS), a 64 year…
Robert Riley Saunders granted bail by judge in Kelowna, B.C.
The former social worker allegedly stole money from Indigenous youth in government care.
Children’s representative in B.C. calls for more supports for youth transitioning from government care
The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) in B.C. says more supports are needed for…
Brandon Mother escorted from hospital by security staff as newborn apprehended by child welfare
Nurse called a child welfare agency after she heard ‘unsafe language’ according to mother.
Fighting back against a system built on taking kids in Constance Lake
Robyn Bunting says she knows first hand the damage the child welfare system can inflict….
