1st Nations, Canada agree on reforms for child, family services

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Montréal – The Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada reached a $47.8 billion Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. The Agreement is subject to engagement with First Nations and final approvals by the parties to the Agreement. This First Nations-led and designed agreement is the product of …

Compensating First Nations children and families

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Ottawa – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “For too long, First Nations children and families were harmed due to the underfunding of Child and Family Services by Canada. Although nothing can make up for the damage and suffering this caused, compensation is a critical factor in reconciliation. I thank the advocates who have …