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…
Child Welfare
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.
NWAC hopeful federal budget will improve life for Indigenous women, children
APTN News The federal government is finally taking big steps to close gaps in healthcare,…
New child welfare funds ‘might’ bring Canada into compliance with tribunal ruling: Blackstock
“It might,” says Cindy Blackstock. “I need to see the details to know if it is enough to comply.”
Trudeau government announces $1.4B in new funding for First Nation child welfare
First Nation child welfare services will see nearly $1.4 billion in additional funding over the…
Government says review of how CFS system handled Tina Fontaine will be released
The Manitoba government committed late Monday to releasing a report into how child welfare workers…
Elder inspired mom to go on Twitter to get kids out of foster care
“I met with an elder once and he had told me to share my story in the open,” said Twitter Mom.
Nation to Nation: Child welfare, Indigenous law and the border put under the spotlight
Nation to Nation There is inequality in Canada when it comes to child welfare. There…
Helena Wood’s story: A journey to healing
“I have accepted it. I wasn’t ready to face it but now I am,” says Helena Wood.