Canada being sued for child welfare system that ‘incentivizes’ the apprehension of children
“Change the mandates of child welfare.”
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Manitoba CFS changes ignore First Nations demands for jurisdiction, say chiefs
Editor’s note:APTN News First Nation leaders in Manitoba say the provincial government’s announced child welfare…
Child welfare bill a ‘litmus test’ in breaking from colonial policies, National Chief tells Trudeau
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde has personally asked Prime Minister Justin…
APTN News Week in Photos – September 23-29
Nisichawayasihk Elder Edward Linklater says the separation of his people from the land and water due…
Anniversary of residential school apology brings mixed emotions
Canada has more to apologize for.
Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nations rally in Ottawa as thousands risk losing band status
APTN News Elder Ken “Mutchie” Bennett fears his Mi’kmaq culture will disappear with his generation,…
‘Indian hospital’ lawsuit hopes to right wrongs
“We hope to be able to get to the table as quickly as possible,” said Carolyn Bennett Tuesday.
Ottawa negotiating with lawyer accused of over-billing for residential school work
Ottawa is currently negotiating a 60s Scoop compensation claim with a lawyer it says overbilled the government during the residential school process.
First Nation lawyer joins Thunder Bay police board in ‘challenging times’
Willow Fiddler APTN News A new board member on the Thunder Bay Police Services Board…