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Huge Win for First Nations Kids! Federal Court Dismisses Canada’s Appeals
The First Nations Leadership Council welcomes the decision of the Federal Court today that resoundingly dismissed Canada’s appeals…
Justice Denied: First Nations Leadership Council Frustrated to Hear Crown Negotiated Saunders Plea Deal
The First Nations Leadership Council is frustrated to learn of the plea deal struck by Robert Riley Saunders, the Kelowna man who stole…
New online service to file family law case applications
BC Gov News – British Columbians can now complete and file provincial family law case applications online as part of B.C.’s plan to modernize access to court services.
Where They Stand: The Parties on Indigenous Child Welfare
The Tyee – It’s been five years since a tribunal ruled that Canada discriminates against First Nations kids. Advocates still await change.
Did Trudeau’s government take Indigenous kids to court?
CTV News – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s record on Indigenous reconciliation was called into question Thursday during the English-language leaders’ debate when…
Minister of Children and Family Development Commitment Letter
Ministry of Children and Family Development Committment LetterAugust 31, 2021 First Nations SummitUnion of BC Indian ChiefsBC Assembly of First Nations To First Nations Leadership Council: The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is committed to support...
Cowessess First Nation signs $39M deal to implement child welfare system
APTN – Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan has signed onto a $38.7-million deal to assert jurisdiction over its own child welfare system.
More Indigenous family separations now than during residential schools, advocate says
Global News – More First Nations families are being separated now than during the years of residential schools…
Elder says Justice Department wants ‘to destroy the Aboriginal people’ as child welfare court fight concludes
APTN – A First Nations Elder slammed one of the Canadian government’s top lawyers as a week-long court battle over child welfare and Jordan’s Principle concluded Friday in Federal Court. “I hope the person from Justice Canada is listening,” said Elder Ed Sackaney as he closed the proceedings
Canada uses Indian Act to fight tribunal order expanding Jordan’s Principle
APTN – Feds accuse Canadian Human Rights Tribunal of acting like ‘a roving commission to right all wrongs’ on day 4 of court battles.
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