Child and Youth Advocate’s latest reports highlight critical issues impacting young people
Press Release November 20, 2024 Edmonton, Alberta Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has released the Annual Report of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) and…
Update on title claim court case
Press Release 18 November 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government provided an update today on the Wolastoqey title claim. The Court of King’s Bench issued a decision last week…
Moose Cree First Nation announces the enactment of laws to support the well-being of our children, youth, and families
Press Release November 14, 2024 MOOSE FACTORY, ON – Moose Cree First Nation is exercising its inherent jurisdiction in child and family services. Moose Cree First Nation is pleased to…
OCYA_AB: Investigative Reviews Update: April 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Press Release Terri Pelton, provincial Child and Youth Advocate, has provided an update to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on her office’s investigative reviews spanning from April 1, 2024…
Indian Boarding Homes Class Action
Press Release The Indian Boarding Home Class Action Claims Process is now open. This settlement is in response to two legal actions (Superior Court of Quebec and Federal Court cases)…
SON Land Claim Update on Behalf of Joint Chiefs and Councils
Press Release Nov 8, 2024 To provide infrastructure and expertise for matters that affect the rights and interests of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and support the Joint Chiefs and Councils…
Inuit-Specific Child Welfare Data Discussion Paper
Press Release An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families has created national standards, the commitment to resources and the ability to exercise jurisdiction over child…
United Delegation of Dene Leaders on Special Chiefs’ Assembly – Long-term Reform of The First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program
Press Release [YELLOWKNIFE, DENENDEH – NOVEMBER 7, 2024] The Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly on Child Welfare and Long-Term Reform was hosted on October 15th-18th, 2024, along with…
Supreme Court of Canada – Appeal Heard
Press Release November 6, 2024 OTTAWA – Today, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the following appeal and reserved its decision until a later date. Government of Saskatchewan – Minister…
Update on Court Application Challenging $510 Million RHT Legal Fee – November 4, 2024
Press Release On July 30, 2024, the court challenge by Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Garden River First Nation against the Litigation Management Committee (the “LMC”) of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation…
