Province supports programs to protect children
Press Release June 16, 2016 Seven community organizations throughout Alberta are receiving funding so survivors of child sexual abuse can get specialized services and the healing supports they need. The…
Advocate for Children and Youth releases investigation of death of youth in custody
Press Release REGINA – The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth, Bob Pringle, released The Silent World of Jordan today. This special investigative report offers an extended account of services…
Don’t miss this week’s meetings on Labrador Residential Schools Settlement
Press Release June 14, 2016 Class counsel, Steven Cooper, from Ahlstrom Wright Oliver & Cooper and Ches Crosbie, will be in a number of communities to meet with class members…
FSIN outraged parole granted to serial sex offender
Press Release June 13, 2016 FSIN OUTRAGED PAROLE GRANTED TO SERIAL SEX OFFENDER (Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK) – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is outraged upon learning of…
A statement from the Government of Yukon regarding the Supreme Court of Canada decision to hear the Peel regional land use planning court case
Press Release June 9, 2016 WHITEHORSE—While continuing to have this matter in the courts is not the Yukon government’s preferred approach, we are hopeful that the Supreme Court of Canada…
Report into Death of Regina Woman Released
Press Release June 3, 2016 The attached Report of Coroner released by the Office of the Chief Coroner outlines the circumstances and investigative findings into the death of Nadine Machiskinic.…
FNLC Release: First Nations Resolute they will Reform Indigenous Child Welfare in BC
Press Release June 1, 2016 Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – First Nations leadership and child-serving organizations gathered over the past two days, along with representatives of the Government of…
Advocate responds to the release of Saskatchewan’s Early Years Plan
Press Release SASKATOON – Earlier this month, Education Minister Don Morgan formally released Saskatchewan’s Early Years Plan 2016-20: A roadmap for a brighter path for children and families. The Advocate…
Time running out to submit new information on IAP claims
Press Release May 20,2016 If you filed a claim for abuse at an Indian Residential School, and have not heard about the eligibility of your claim, time is running out…
Inquest Recommendations Aimed at Improving Safety, Education of NAN Youth
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (May 26, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler looks forward to the next phase of the joint Inquest into the deaths of…
