Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Newfoundland and Labrador"

NationTalk: The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver an apology to former students of the residential school system and family members at the Cartwright Recreation Centre in Cartwright, Labrador on Friday, September 29, 2023. The delivery of an apology is being undertaken in collaboration with the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC), as...

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Innu Nation today announced the appointment of retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte as Chief Commissioner for the Commission of Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System. The Chief Commissioner will be joined by Anastasia Qupee of Sheshatshiu, former Grand...

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador issued a Statement of Concern – Unacceptable Delay in Establishing Inquiry for Innu Children in the Child Protection System....

“Long Wait for Change: Independent Review of Child Protection Services to Inuit Children in Newfoundland and Labrador” released with 33 recommendations. Recommendations. https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nl.ca/files/InuitReviewExecutiveSummaryEnglish.pdf...

New legislation that ensures the protection and care of children and youth comes into effect today (Friday, June 28). The new Children, Youth and Families Act which replaces the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act, is child and youth-centred, family-focused and culturally responsive....

New legislation to promote the safety and well-being of children and youth will begin second reading in the House of Assembly today. The new Children, Youth and Families Act will replace the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act. The new act builds on the principles of the previous act and is child and youth-centred,...

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is launching a comprehensive, independent Review of the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Inuit children and youth in the Newfoundland and Labrador child protection system. The Review will identify deficiencies, explore promising and best practices, and make recommendations for improved outcomes within an appropriate cultural context. The Nunatsiavut...

The Innu signed an MOU with the government to pursue an inquiry into the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system. The province and the Innu Leadership will seek to reach an agreement by July 31, 2017 on the Terms of Reference specifying the process and objectives of the inquiry. ...

Reviewing “Children and Youth Care and Protection Act” to develop a new approach to providing child welfare and youth services in Indigenous communities. It is vital that the communities are at the center of all planning. They must be heard in order to develop plans and solutions that make sense within their cultures and to...