Child Welfare
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Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council declares state of emergency over opioid crisis: ‘Enough is enough’
Leaders are calling for more resources and mental health supports in their 14 communities, saying they are ‘losing too many, especially young people, to this crisis’
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Exhibition showcases remarkable life of George Clutesi, who safeguarded Nuu-chah-nulth culture
The display at Bill Reid Gallery pays homage to the c̓išaaʔatḥ artist and his impact on future generations
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After her daughters were taken, Indigenous mother wins landmark human rights case
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has found VACFSS discriminated against the woman while her four children were in ‘care’ and ordered a $150K fine
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After generations of stolen kids, ‘powerful changes’ to ‘B.C.’ law set to return child welfare jurisdiction
Amendments to provincial child welfare legislation, introduced on Wednesday, were celebrated by Indigenous leaders as an important first step to righting wrongs of the past
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Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life
‘This is just a place for you to get your anger out, and a place to stay safe,’ says Team Trouble boxing coach Eli Wyse
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‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter
Following a report issued by the BC Ombudsperson which unveiled a misappropriation of funds by the Ministry of Children and Family Services, the ministry has agreed to pay over $7,000 in previously withheld funds to a family caring for their Indigenous granddaughter. IndigiNews file photo
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syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
It’s about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
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Robert Riley Saunders pleads guilty to three of 13 charges
‘Ideally, he would be charged for every single account of child abuse that’s happened,’ says Alex, an Indigenous youth who says they were in Saunders’ care when he was employed by the B.C. government as a social worker.
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A win for First Nations children as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal expands funding criteria for Jordan’s Principle
Non-status, off-reserve First Nations children who are recognized by their Nation can now access funding