Ontario coroner finds ‘potential’ crime in review of foster care deaths
An investigation into the deaths of children living in residential care, including seven Indigenous children, has found potential criminality.
Child Welfare
Crown won’t appeal acquittal of accused in Tina Fontaine death
The Crown says that only errors in law can be appealed when someone is found not guilty.
MMIWG: Family says child welfare crisis contributed to daughter-in-law’s death
APTN News A Labrador couple says the child welfare crisis played a role in the…
Foster home where First Nations girl filmed her suicide owned by child welfare agency
The Sioux Lookout home is known as an “agency operated home” and is owned by Tikinagan.
New power for Manitoba children’s advocate after inquiry into 5 year old’s death
Manitoba’s children’s advocate will gain new powers next week to work on behalf of more…
NDP critic slams minister for ‘shameful’ comments to family of Kanina Sue Turtle
Kanina Sue Turtle’s family say they’ve been left in the dark for over 16 months.
Family feels hounded by Tikinagan to hand over video of daughter’s suicide: Lawyer
“So quit cutting yourself so you don’t have to come here,” Tikinagan worker says four days before suicide.
Acquittal of accused in Tina Fontaine’s death disappoints Winnipeg police chief
Winnipeg’s police chief says he’s disappointed that a jury acquitted a man accused of killing…
InFocus looks at the life and legacy of Tina Fontaine
Fontaine’s legacy includes the Drag the Red initiative, the re-emergence of the Bear Clan Patrol, changes to Manitoba’s child welfare system.
