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AFN Executive Committee’s March 31, 2025 letter to the Tribunal re long-term reform
March 31, 2025 Dear Panel: RE: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society et al v. Attorney General of Canada Tribunal File: T1340/7008 We write to you today on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (“AFN”) Executive Committee to formally retract the letter submitted to the Tribunal on March 24, 2025 by Mr. Adam […]
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Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Chiefs Condemn Changes to Jordan’s Principle
March 25, 2025 – Last month, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) released an “Operational Bulletin” announcing and outlining operational changes to the Jordan’s Principle Initiative. Regional Chief Joanna Bernard called an Emergency Meeting with Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Chiefs. These changes raise serious concerns about the commitment and implementation of Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children. The […]
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Update on Jordan’s Principle Program at SOAHAC
March 25, 2025 There are upcoming significant changes to the Jordan’s Principle Support Program at SOAHAC. Read more about the impact by clicking the link below. Dear Parents and Caregivers, We are writing to provide an important update regarding the Jordan’s Principle Support Program at SOAHAC. You may have recently seen news that the federal […]
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AFN’s March 24, 2025 submission to the Tribunal on long term reform
March 24, 2025 Dear Panel: RE: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society et al v. Attorney General of Canada Tribunal File: T1340/7008 We write to you today on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (“AFN”) in response to the Panel’s February 10, 2025, and February 27, 2025, directions, specifically as they pertain to […]
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Caring Society’s March 24, 2025, submission to the Tribunal on long-term reform
March 24, 2025 Judy Dubois Registry Operations Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 240 Sparks Street, 6th Floor West Ottawa, ON K1A 1J4 Dear Ms. Dubois, RE: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada et al v Attorney General of Canada- T#1340/7008 The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (the “Caring Society”) writes further […]
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Extension of Jordan’s Principle support will continue through 2026 – APTN News
March 24, 2025 With a federal election on the way, families and advocates still have many questions surrounding the state of Jordan’s Principle. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced an extension of that support will continue through 2026. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/extension-of-jordans-principle-support-will-continue-through-2026/
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Statement from NSMTC Chiefs on Jordan’s Principle Operational Changes
March 20, 2025 On February 11th, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Minister Patty Hajdu released a statement and bulletin announcing substantial changes to the Jordan’s Principle program. We understand these changes may reduce the services covered under Jordan’s Principle and affect the support many community members rely on. We want to assure you that the North […]
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Cree community forced to pause suicide-prevention program due to Jordan’s Principle changes – CBC
Mar 20, 2025 Disruption to Choose Life ‘will increase the risk of suicide,’ says pediatrician in Kashechewan First Nation Though a disruption could be dangerous, even deadly, a health organization in a northern Ontario First Nation says it has no choice but to pause a youth suicide prevention initiative due to the federal government’s recent changes to […]
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Canada’s March 13, 2025 Affidavit in response to Caring Society’s Consultation Motion
I, DUNCAN FARTHING-NICHOL, of the Municipality of Dysart et al, in the Province of Ontario, AFFIRM: 1. I am employed by Indigenous Services Canada (“ISC”) as the Director of the Litigation Management Directorate within the Child and Family Services Reform Sector. I started work in the Litigation Management Directorate in June 2021 and have been […]
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AMC Calls for Full Implementation of Jordan’s Principle and End to Systemic Delays
March 14, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and leadership from First Nations across Manitoba, is calling on the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failure toward First Nations children. Despite repeated efforts by our First Nations leadership, Canada continues to turn a blind eye. Our […]
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