Saskatchewan to continue using ‘birth alerts’ despite calls by MMIW inquiry to stop
Despite a call in the MMIWG national inquiry report to end the use of birth or hospital alerts, they will continue to be allowed in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan launches new income support program
The Saskatchewan government says a new income support program will be client-friendly and allow clients to keep more of their earned income. Continue reading
Farm in the Dell opens second group home in Aberdeen, Sask.
Farm in the Dell in Aberdeen, Sask., helps residents learn homemaking, self-help and socialization skills while working on a farm. Continue reading
AFN chief concerned with Saskatchewan minister’s ‘lobbyist’ comment
AFN Chief Perry Bellegarde said, with Saskatchewan’s high rates of Indigenous children in care, the status quo in the province is not acceptable. 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
Saskatchewan ombudsman says an income assistance rule is not fair
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman is calling on the province to change rules on how lump sum child support arrears work with income assistance programs. Continue reading
SAID program recipients to see more money, tax exempt income
By David Baxter Reporter
“So we wanted to be able to give them the opportunity when it works for them throughout the year,” Paul Merriman said. Continue reading
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‘I am extremely disappointed’: group home proposal sparks outrage in Weyburn
Social Services Minister Paul Merriman says he is extremely disappointed in Weyburn city council’s decision to deny a permit for a disability group home. Continue reading
FSIN welcomes federal proposed changes to Indigenous child welfare system
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The FSIN wants a moratorium on Indigenous child placement in provincial foster care without consent and consultation. Continue reading
Report says 26.7 per cent of Saskatchewan children live in poverty
By David Baxter Reporter
A new report from Campaign 2000 shows Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate has climbed nearly three per cent to 26.7 per cent of children living in poverty. Continue reading