Cindy Blackstock
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Indigenous advocate asks AFN chiefs to ensure ‘no child is left behind’ in settlementCindy Blackstock raised concerns that the agreement wouldn't provide $40,000 in compensation to all eligible claimants, which is the amount the tribunal ruled they should get.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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‘A red herring:’ Experts warn ending birth alerts not the only solutionManitoba had a 65 per cent decrease in newborns apprehended after the practice stopped. But the downturn was much less dramatic for babies 12 months and younger.CanadaSep 19, 2022
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What comes after Pope Francis’ apology? Here’s what advocates sayAfter the Pope delivered his apology, Gitxsan advocate Cindy Blackstock published "A Post Apology ‘To Do’ List," which includes eight items that need to be addressed.CanadaAug 3, 2022
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Saulteaux First Nation boy receives new accessible home: ‘A huge victory’An 11-year-old boy with medical conditions that confines him in a wheelchair can now enjoy his brand new home that was custom built to meet his needs.FeaturesFeb 17, 2022
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Canada Election: Advocates hope voters think about Indigenous kids in care on election dayCindy Blackstock says if the federal government is serious about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, this issue of Indigenous kids in care has to be addressed.CanadaSep 19, 2021
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Adopted woman calls for changes to Canada’s child foster systemA woman says she lost her First Nations heritage when she was adopted by a family in a different province. She is calling for the system to change.CanadaAug 11, 2021
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Much more needed for Cowessess after announcement: expertsTwo advocates welcomed the funding announcement at Cowessess First Nation, but say a lot more needs to be done to affect meaningful change.CanadaJul 6, 2021
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More Indigenous family separations now than during residential schools, advocate saysIndigenous adults accounted for 31 per cent of Canada’s incarcerated population in 2018-19, despite making up just 4.5 per cent of the Canadian adult population.CanadaJun 27, 2021
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Canada accused of continued short-changing of First Nations kids, despite order to stopThe order is from a ruling that shed light on discrepancies between funding on and off reserves, finding Canada discriminated against First Nations children.CanadaFeb 5, 2021
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First Nations leaders call out Ottawa’s ‘nonsense’ litigation on Jordan’s Principle expansion“No other group of people in Canadian society have to get their racial or cultural identity affirmed by the government."PoliticsJan 6, 2021
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