Indigenous Children
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‘Hurt is still alive:’ Ontario community shocked after ‘plausible burials’ uncoveredThe chief says he is seeing difficult emotions from community members and is feeling overwhelmed as his siblings and ancestors attended the institution.CanadaJan 19
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Lawsuit seeks compensation for First Nations child welfare, end to apprehensionsIn a statement of claim, the AMC and other plaintiffs are seeking $1 billion in compensation and an end to apprehensions they say are often based on poverty and racial bias.CanadaOct 6, 2022
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‘They’re here listening’: Wolastoqey gather to honour children of residential schoolsPart of the path forward for many Indigenous peoples for New Brunswick is the recognition the land is unceded and surrendered -- and the return to traditional names.CanadaSep 30, 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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Saskatchewan horse ride to raise awareness for Indigenous children in care completes final yearThe QBOW Bring Home the Children Ride ends after 10 days of raising awareness of Indigenous children who were lost to the welfare system, residential schools and Sixties Scoop.CanadaAug 12, 2022
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Manitoba decides not to appeal court ruling on child benefit paymentsThe money goes to agencies responsible for children in care and mirrors the Canada Child Benefit given to parents who are raising their kids.CanadaAug 4, 2022
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New Brunswick students recreate Sixties Scoop survivor’s portrait'This is going to make them feel better and hopefully bring out what has happened ... from the Sixties Scoop,' said Minda Burley of an art installation in Quispamsis, N.BCanadaJun 17, 2022
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UN committee calls for urgent action on welfare of Indigenous children in CanadaThe UN committee says urgent action is needed on discrimination, independent monitoring, abuse and neglect, and standards of living when it comes to Indigenous children.CanadaJun 9, 2022
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Court rules Manitoba’s move on federal child welfare allowance violated charterA Manitoba judge has ruled the province violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by holding back hundreds of millions of dollars from child welfare agencies.PoliticsMay 19, 2022
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Sask. child advocate report shows over-representation of Indigenous children in death, injury dataThe Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth released a report highlighting the problems faced by young people in the province.HealthApr 29, 2022
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