Indigenous Children
Trudeau government appeals ruling on compensation to First Nations children
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
Lethbridge College hosts national exhibit in honour of Orange Shirt Day
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
B.C. ends ‘birth alert’ practice used to separate newborns from moms in child welfare cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“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
Whether on reserve or off, just under half of Indigenous kids live in poverty: report
The share of Indigenous children living in poverty rises to more than 50 per cent on reserve. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s social services minister wanted meeting without Indigenous groups
Paul Merriman and other ministers met to discuss, among other things, Bill C-92, legislation aimed at reducing the over-representation of Indigenous children in foster care. Continue reading
Sask. gov’t and STC sign new agreements to improve Indigenous child welfare
A new partnership between the provincial government and the Saskatoon Tribal Council aims to improve outcomes for Indigenous children. Continue reading
Set off at protest camp: Saskatchewan man gets absolute discharge for fireworks
The camp in Regina was set up in late February to bring attention to what protesters said was racial injustice and the disproportionate number of Indigenous children apprehended by child-welfare workers. Continue reading
Liberals introduce bill to help curb number of Indigenous children in foster care
National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations says the number of First Nations children in care — over 40,000 — is a human rights crisis. Continue reading
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Frontier Centre radio ad describes effects of residential schools as myths
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A radio advertisement is causing quite a stir after a two minute piece ran in parts of western Canada, including Saskatchewan, describing some of the effects of residential schools as myths. Continue reading
Protest camp taken down by Regina police early Friday morning
Early Friday morning, the Regina Police Service fulfilled the province’s promise and began tearing down a protest camp at the Saskatchewan legislature. Continue reading