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February 17, 2020


Indigenous brief to the Laurent Commission

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) presented a joint brief to the Laurent Commission (Special Commission on the Rights of Children and Youth Protection) aimed in particular at reaffirming the rights of First Nations to decide on the future and education...

March 12, 2019


Call for Independent Inquiry into death of Tina Fontaine

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) renews its call for an independent inquiry into the death of Tina Fontaine. The investigation, report and recommendations are a start, but the content remains firmly based in a colonial approach as it pushes First Nations aside and advances an investigation from outside provincial jurisdiction, and does not attempt to reconcile working...

February 20, 2019


Actions to improve conditions of Indigenous children

The winter session of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) voted Tuesday on three measures to improve conditions for Indigenous children: The FSIN prepare for a potential upcoming court case with the Saskatchewan government about the treatment of Indigenous children in foster care. The potential court case would come if the federal government does...

October 24, 2018


AMC “Bringing Our Children Home Act”.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Chiefs-in-Assembly endorsed the “Bringing Our Children Home Act”. “Today, we are reclaiming our collective sovereignty and jurisdiction for the care and protection of our children in every way in order to ensure we safeguard their well-being, provide them with a cultural shield according to our respective Anishinaabeg, Anishinininwak, Dakota Oyate,...

April 25, 2018


First Nations Leadership Council Concerns on “Bill 26”

First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) while acknowledging “some promising components” in Bill 26 also have the following concerns: The amendments were prepared unilaterally and without consultation by BC The amendments are technical and operational and do not go far enough in addressing the principles of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation...

April 17, 2015


“Promising Child Welfare Practices for Inuit Children, Youth and Families”

Release of “Promising Child Welfare Practices for Inuit Children, Youth and Families” with the following recommendations: http://www.ottawainuitchildrens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Promising-Child-Welfare-Practices-Sept.-2018BS_MM.pdf...

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