No state of emergency on Alberta First Nation reeling from number of suicides
There have been eight deaths since late November, all of them between the ages of 15-32, according to Samson Cree members.
Child Welfare
Cindy Blackstock’s Spirit Bear book written to explain human rights to youngsters
Child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock has fought a lot of battles over the past 10…
Manitoba announces committee to review province’s child welfare legislation
The Manitoba government has created a committee of community experts to review its current child welfare legislation.
Philpott commits to spending more on child welfare calling it a ‘humanitarian crisis’
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jane Philpott addressed chiefs at the AFN SCA Monday saying more will be spent on First Nation child welfare.
Alberta advocate says province not ‘doing enough fast enough’ to protect children
There are too many children in the child welfare system and too many who try to take their own lives says Alberta’s child and youth advocate in his latest annual report.
Arlen Dumas: Putting the spotlight on the child welfare system and the path forward from a shuttered rail line
APTN Face To Face When Arlen Dumas was first elected Chief of Mathias Colomb Cree…
AFN holds ‘national day of action’ on Parliament Hill to push child welfare change
APTN News The Assembly of First Nations is holding a national day of action Thursday…
Manitoba CFS organizations receive millions for studies, programs
Two First Nation organizations in Manitoba are receiving $3.3-million from the federal government, province and a Winnipeg foundation to cover programs, and studies related to the province’s child welfare system.
Federal minister’s First Nation child welfare representative received $437,000 contract: docs
Jorge Barrera APTN National News The former Liberal candidate appointed by Indigenous-Crown Relations Minister Carolyn…
