The federal government has said the overhaul of Indigenous child welfare will reduce the number of kids in care by affirming the inherent rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. Continue reading
The federal government wanted the court to remove any deadline for payment and give it a chance to come up with a compensation package outside the confines of the order. Continue reading
“It’s about accepting responsibility as adults towards children and doing the right thing,” Cindy Blackstock said. Continue reading
The tribunal’s ruling came shortly before the start of the federal election campaign and has bolstered criticism of Trudeau’s commitment to reconciliation. Continue reading
The Federal Court is set to rule on whether to uphold a decision that calls on Ottawa to give billions of dollars to Indigenous children placed in foster care. Continue reading
The tribunal’s September ruling to compensate First Nations children came shortly before the start of the federal election campaign. Continue reading
Singh met with Trudeau in Ottawa today to try to leverage his party’s position in a minority government. Continue reading
The tribunal said the government “wilfully and recklessly” discriminated against Indigenous children living on reserves by not properly funding child and family services. Continue reading
In celebration of Orange Shirt Day, people of all cultures and ages gathered at Lethbridge College on Wednesday to recognize the spirit of reconciliation and the hope for generations of Indigenous children to come. Continue reading
“Birth alerts” allow social services to contact health officials when they have concerns about a baby’s safety, potentially leading to seizure of the child. Continue reading