Caring Society Briefing: Canada and Assembly of First Nations seek judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Letter-Decision on the class action Final Settlement Agreement
Press Release On October 24, 2022, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) issued a Letter-Decision stating that the class action Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) signed by Canada, the Assembly of…
Representative’s statement on services for children and youth with support needs
Press Release Dec. 2, 2022 As British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, it is my job to monitor the child- and youth-serving systems in this province and make comments…
The AMC-FNFAO Calls on the Provincial and Federal Government to Address the Discriminatory Practices of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Press Release December 1st, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate Office (AMC-FNFAO) is currently supporting a First Nations family who is…
Final Submission on Statutory Review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act
Press Release DECEMBER 1, 2022 Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth has made a number of recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth as part…
2021–2022 OCYA Annual Report released
Press Release December 1, 2022 Terri Pelton, Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate, has released the 2021–2022 annual report of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA). This year’s…
Manitoba Advocate releases 2021-22 Annual Report, Child Death Data
Press Release The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth enters its’ 30th year of working to advance the rights of children, youth, and young adults in Manitoba TREATY 1 TERRITORY,…
First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
Press Release The Courts have approved an $8 billion settlement between Canada and First Nations and their members who were impacted by a long-term drinking water advisory that lasted at least…
Kahnawake challenging Ontario on iGaming
Press Release (Kahnawake – 28, Kentenhkó:wa/November 2022) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has mandated Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP to file a Notice of Application with the Ontario Superior Court…
Update on Compensation and Long-Term Reform to the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle
Press Release Update on Compensation and Long-Term Reform to the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle SUMMARY: On November 23, 2022, the Assembly of First Nations…
B.C. passes historic legislation to uphold Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare
Press Release Nov. 25, 2022 VICTORIA – B.C. child and family welfare laws now respect and uphold the inherent rights of Indigenous communities to provide their own child and family…
