Bill C-92

• ‘Breathe life into our own laws’: Visions for the future of Indigenous child welfare in B.C.

  After years of criticism and overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in care, British Columbia is in the midst of major reform in First Nations, Inuit and Métis child welfare.

  Canada

  Jun 16
  
• STC signs historic deal with Ottawa, recognizing it as its own child and family service agency

  The STC previously had a partnership with Ottawa and the province to help Indigenous children needing care.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
  
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• Trudeau, Moe visiting Cowessess First Nation to sign historic child welfare law

  On April 1, the Miyo Pimatisowin Act came into effect, giving Cowessess First Nation full coast-to-coast jurisdiction over its children in care anywhere in the country.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
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• Cowessess First Nation launches child welfare system

  Cowessess First Nation has launched its own child welfare system, reasserting its right to care for and protect its own children.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation launches independent child welfare tribunal

  Cowessess First Nation's tribunal, set to launch April 1, is independent of the provincial court system for handling child welfare matters.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2021
• Former staff, residents call for removal of managers at Street Workers Advocacy Project

  Joined by the FSIN, a group of former staffers of the program alleged improper management contributed to the Jan. 3 overdose death of a former resident.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation eyes spring launch of child welfare system

  It will be one of the first Indigenous communities in Canada to take this step.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2021
• Saskatchewan on trend to surpass 2019 child welfare deaths

  Saskatchewan's children's advocate says she believes there will be more deaths reported this year than last.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2020
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• Manitoba First Nation takes first steps to get jurisdiction over children in care

  A Manitoba First Nation has begun the process of creating its own child welfare system under controversial federal legislation that allows Indigenous groups to enact their own laws.

  Health

  Jul 29, 2020
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• Canada one step closer to child welfare reform, say Saskatchewan First Nations leaders

  The federal government has yet to commit a dollar amount to the system overhaul.

  Politics

  Jul 8, 2020