Alternative exists to RCMP investigating historical claims of abuse, tribunal hears
Survivors in B.C. want an alternative to the RCMP when it comes to investigating claims of child abuse from residential and day schools.
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Cindy Blackstock sees ‘imbalance’ between $55M lawyers’ bill, welfare victims’ compensation
Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal…
Government has to ‘keep focused’ and stop discriminating against First Nations kids says Blackstock
Also on the show, a discussion about state support in the face of conflict.
Sheila North announces candidacy for national chief of Assembly of First Nations
Sheila North, a former grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, announced Thursday she is joining…
Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
A Federal Court judge has verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement that will see…
City of Brandon officially approves zoning application for reunification centre
What used to be the Redwood Motor Inn, a hub for drugs and illegal activity…
Child welfare lawsuit by Inuit that claims system is racist waiting for judge’s ruling
September hearing was held to decide if class action can go ahead.
Canadians must ‘challenge’ deniers of residential schools: NCTR tells ceremony
Canadians were issued a clarion call Saturday to believe survivors of Canada’s residential and day schools, and not allow others to hijack the narrative.
Indigenous communities say they’ll enforce their jurisdiction over child welfare no matter Supreme Court decides
Some First Nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare…