Our Children, Our Future: Virtual Leadership Gathering on First Nations Child and Family Services and Self-Determination
Our Children, Our Future: Virtual Leadership Gathering on First Nations Child and Family Services and Self-Determination
January 19, 2021 – February 9, 2021 – March 2, 2021 – March 30, 2021 – April 13, 2021
January 19, 2021
Virtual Session 1: Introduction to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act)
Regional Chief Kevin Hart (MB) Welcome
For technical assistance, please call 1-833-236-8432.
Who should attend:
- First Nations Leadership
- First Nations Child and Family Wellbeing Experts
- Social Workers and Service Delivery Practitioners
- Legal Experts in the Fields of First Nations Jurisdiction and Child and Family Wellbeing
- Federal, Provincial and Territorial Government officials
Gathering goals:
- Learn about the new Indigenous child and family services legislation.
- Hear dialogue amongst First Nations, service providers and government officials about the Act, priorities for First Nations implementing the Act, and the changes that come with implementation.
- Hear input from our Elders and former First Nations Youth in Care on systemic reforms needed.
- Share emerging promising practices from First Nations implementing the Act.
- Understand the new tools for First Nations children, youth and communities to support the best interests of the child.
Gathering Dates
February 9, 2021Navigating Indigenous Child and Family Services Legislation |
March 2, 2021Asserting Jurisdiction Under An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act) |
March 30, 2021Upholding the Best Interests of First Nations Children |
April 13, 2021First Nations Child and Family Services Funding Reform – Towards a Needs Based Funding Approach |
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Save the Date
The AFN will be hosting a series of gatherings focused on First Nations child and family wellbeing, including the new Indigenous child and family services legislation, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act). If you have any questions regarding the gatherings, please email c92forum@afn.ca.
Documents and Resources
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
- Protocol regarding An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families in relation to the Assembly of First Nations
- Wen:de – We are Coming to the Light of Day
- Wen:de – The Journey Continues
- Housing and Infrastructure Needs Infographic
- Primer on Practice Shift Required with Canada’s Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (EN
Contacts
If you have any issues with online registration, please do not hesitate to contact Tash Cote at tcote@afn.ca.
Should you have any questions regarding this Virtual Leadership Gathering, please contact the Assembly of First Nations at 1.866.869.6789 or email to c92forum@afn.ca.
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