Tŝilhqot’in National Government to provide child and family services to its community – CFJC Today Kamloops
May 9, 2025
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A First Nation near Williams Lake has reached a landmark deal with the federal government to take over providing child and family services to its community.
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government signed an agreement with the B.C. and federal governments where it outlines processes and responsibilities for providing services to Tŝilhqot’in children and young adults.
In 2025, the federal government will provide Tŝilhqot’in with $35.2 million toward a community navigator, along with dispute resolution, government, prevention and post majority support services. The B.C. government will also provide $766,000.
