Child Welfare
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‘Keep families together’: Moving beyond racist notions of neglect in child welfare
Experts discuss colonial failings and ways to support families during Beyond Neglect series.
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Webinar series tackles ‘colonial’ and ‘racist’ concepts of neglect in child welfare system
April 21-23 series will feature a diverse panel including Indigenous youth and Elders.
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‘Tomorrow will be better’: Kids Help Phone expands services to reach more Indigenous youth
Deanna Dunham, a Mohawk member of Six Nations of the Grand River, says as demand rises for Kids Help Phone services during the pandemic, the organization is looking to become more inclusive
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FNHA coordinator leads ‘wellness kit’ project for more than 200 Indigenous youth
Adam Gauthier, who’s Coast Salish, Cree and Métis, says the packages of self-care items are a way to show love for Indigenous youth both on reserve and off
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Two Spirit couple face racism and discrimination on journey to motherhood
Brianna Olsen Pitawanakwat and fiancé Nanook Gordon started trying for a baby in 2020. Photo by Ian Maracle
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Confidentiality agreements a ‘red flag’ in exercising Bill C-92, says Indigenous leader
Nations at a disadvantage in applying child welfare laws if they aren’t sharing info, says Richard Gray.
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Robert Riley Saunders to be tried by B.C. Supreme Court justice
The former MCFD worker faces 13 charges including fraud, theft & forgery.
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Emergency supports extended again for youth transitioning out of care in B.C.
Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.
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Birth alerts banned in B.C., but trust still a barrier for Indigenous parents
‘Much more money’ needed for preventative services, says Mary Teegee.
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Birth alerts explained: Anishinaabe social work prof clarifies ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’ practice
Billie Allan says there is a ‘legacy of racism that has not been dealt with.’