Tripartite Reconciliation Charter commits to better care for First Nations children in BC
(April 2017) – The current child welfare system in British Columbia as it relates to First Nations children and youth is in a crisis state,…
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University of Lethbridge ranks as a top Canadian university
The University of Lethbridge’s research excellence and commitment to the student experience continue to solidify its place as one of the country’s top universities as…
Treaty No. 6 Territory Response to the 2017 Alberta Provincial Budget
(March 16, 2017) – Upon initial review, the 2017 Provincial Budget presented in the Legislature has many implications and impacts on all people residing in…
Alberta’s Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of an 18-year-old
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young man and has publicly released the…
Slaight Family Foundation announces $12M in donations to Indigenous charities across Canada
Toronto (March 7, 2017) – In one of the largest charitable donations ever in Canada aimed at Indigenous communities, The Slaight Family Foundation will donate…
’60s Scoop Survivors win in Ontario court should be applied nation-wide
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took eight long years, but on February 14, 2017, Ontario Superior Court Judge Edward Belobaba ruled in favour of…
St. Albert curling rink welcomes new players – from beginners up
by John Copley (ANNews) – On January 29, the St. Albert Curling Club hosted the Jiffy Lube Scotties Tournament of Hearts, an Alberta play-down that…
Tenth Anniversary of Human Rights Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children
(Feb. 23, 2017) — Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family…
AFN Welcomes Court Decision: Judge sides with 60s Scoop Survivors
OTTAWA, Feb. 14, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed today’s decision by the Ontario Superior Court in the…
Death of a disabled First Nations teen raises more questions about kids in care in Alberta
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young disabled man and has publicly released…