B.C. youth in care to receive $600 rent supplement to prevent homelessness
Kermode Friendship Society says payments are great but youth need more support
Child Welfare
B.C. inquest begins into death of a First Nations teenager in care
The 17 year old was found four days after being reported missing.
Manitoba child advocate says more work needed to break colonial bonds
Some leaders have high expectations for advocate from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Coroner’s inquest makes 75 recommendations into death of First Nation teen
‘Right to return’ recommendation named Devon’s Principle by inquest jury
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services caregivers faced 20 counts of assault, got probation
Caregiver says she hit children with spatula out of ‘frustration’ when disciplining
AMC sues Manitoba, Canada for $1B over damage caused by child welfare system
The lawsuit seeks to compensate children who were taken off reserve.
‘Unforgivable breach of trust’: Social worker sentenced to 5 years in prison
Robert Riley Saunders stole money from vulnerable youth in his care, court heard
Final settlement agreement reached in $20B First Nations child welfare class action
Deal signed following six months of confidential negotiations but still must be approved by the court and human rights tribunal
Federal Court approves class action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children
Class includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth who aren’t covered by the proposed $40B settlement relating to on-reserve child welfare services