Human rights tribunal into First Nations discrimination underway again
A human rights case is once again underway on whether Canada discriminates against First Nations children.
Child Welfare
More First Nations people filing human rights complaints against band councils
APTN National News According to a 2012 report from the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the…
Too many First Nations children in child welfare system: Manitoba Liberals
As the Phoenix Sinclair inquiry continues some Manitoba Liberals are examining the current child welfare system.
Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Canada's case against tribunal hearings
The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed Canada’s latest attempt to have a discrimination case against it thrown out Monday.
Human rights tribunal concludes cross-examination of key witness in First Nations child welfare case.
Cindy Blackstock was met with applause from child advocates including students and young children as she stepped down from the witness stand at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal after five days of questioning.
Human rights tribunal continues to hear First Nation children face discrimination
First Nations children on-reserve continues to be the focus at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Atleo says residential schools never went away, just look different
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations had some strong words for the tribunal panel in Ottawa Monday hearing about alleged discrimination by the federal government on First Nation children.
Human rights First Nation case against Ottawa "for the children"
APTN National News OTTAWA – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal heard emotional opening statements Monday…
Phoenix Sinclair inquiry resumes with social worker's testimony
The inquiry resumed Wednesday in Winnipeg into the death of five year-old Phoenix Sinclair.
