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Islanders asked to give feedback on Child Protection Act consultation draft
September 22, 2021 Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. This year, the Child Protection Act Review Committee held public, stakeholder and key information […]
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Six First Nations celebrate Niijaansinaanik Indigenous Child Welfare Agency designation – Anishinabek News
September 22, 2021 PARRY SOUND— A joyous ceremony in Wasausking First Nation marked the official designation of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services. Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services became a designated Indigenous Child Welfare Agency on April 1, 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the in-person event acknowledging six First Nations taking back the care for […]
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Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning nine young people
September 21, 2021 Themes of family violence, importance of cultural connections, need to support for young people transitioning out of government care Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released reviews into the circumstances of nine young people who passed away between October 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. The mandatory reviews includes three […]
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Mississauga Provincial Offences Court Office will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Mississauga Provincial Offences Court Office will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Do not attend in person screening appointments or POA matters on September 30, 2021. The Ontario’s three Chief Justices issued a statement that Ontario Courts will be closed on September 30, 2021, for the National Day for Truth […]
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Midwives share spotlight in CBC report of Ford’s lost court cases
TORONTO – Ontario midwives have been listed in a CBC report cataloguing the many courtroom losses of the Ford government as public groups bring cases forward to uphold their rights. Many of the cases listed have been appealed by government. “We have seen repeatedly that actions consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code are disregarded by […]
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Decolonizing Child Welfare Webinar Panel – Sept 30th, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 for Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Native Child and Family Services of Toronto will mark the day with an event to announce important new commitments dedicated to our continuing journey to decolonize Indigenous child welfare services in the city of Toronto. […]
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First Nations women sue Ottawa alleging systemic racism against Indigenous public servants – APTN News
Sep 14, 2021 Former and current public servants seeking $25 million in punitive damages A former and current public servant, who are both First Nations women, are suing the Canadian government alleging widespread systemic racism in the federal Indigenous agencies and departments. Yvette Zentner and Letitia Wells are the lead plaintiffs in a proposed class-action […]
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First Nations Children: When the Legault Government Is Inspired by the Indian Residential Schools
Wendake, September 14, 2021 – At the origin of the tragedy of the Indian residential schools and their persistent painful consequences a century later, there was the will of the so-called “superior” government and religious authorities to tell Indigenous parents and families that they did not have the competence to raise their children. Parents were […]
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Justin Trudeau Falsely Claimed He Is Not Battling First Nations Kids in Court. Court Documents Show He Is. – Press Progress
September 10, 2021 ’Stunning he would say such a thing when his claim is so easily disproven’, Indigenous children’s rights advocate Cindy Blackstock says Liberal leader Justin Trudeau falsely claimed his government is not waging a court battle against First Nations children despite the fact his government is fighting a decision ordering his government to […]
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NAN Welcomes Ruling Supporting Customary Care for First Nations Children
September 9, 2021 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse welcomes a ruling that supports customary care for First Nations children and First Nations’ inherent jurisdiction over children in general. “I am filled with great pride and hope for our children’s future. Our First Nations communities have rights and jurisdiction […]
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