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NWAC applauds Supreme Court affirmation of the right of Indigenous people to manage their own child and family services
OTTAWA – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold a federal law affirming the right of Indigenous communities to manage their own child and family services and to care for their children in need. NWAC’s lawyers, who were granted intervenor status in […]
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Read MoreLoving Justice for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Children
The late Elder Elmer Courchene said that when it comes to children and youth– justice is not enough. We must achieve loving justice. Today’s unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Canada is loving justice. It acknowledges the long and cruel trail of harms that Canadian laws and lawmakers have created for Indigenous children, youth, […]
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Read MoreMétis Nation Applauds Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Indigenous Children, Youth and Families
Feb 9, 2024 Today, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the constitutional validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the “Act”) in a historic and unanimous judgement. The Act (previously known as Bill C-92) is an innovative and piece of federal legislation that the Métis Nation was a […]
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Read MoreSupreme Court of Canada Decision: Victory for First Nations’ Right to Self-government
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 9, 2024- After more than a year of deliberation, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a ruling eagerly awaited by First Nations. At stake in this legal battle, which began in 2021, was a major issue: […]
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Read MoreAFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Welcomes Historic Supreme Court of Canada Decision on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
(Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomed the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, formerly Bill C-92. The Supreme Court of Canada has found that the Act, including the recognition of First […]
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Read MoreSupreme Court upholds Ottawa’s Indigenous child welfare act, denies Quebec’s appeal – CTV news
Feb. 9, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government’s Indigenous child welfare act is constitutional, affirming that First Nations, Metis and Inuit have sole authority over the protection of their children. Canada This Month newsletter: Sign up to read the best our local outlets have to offer The […]
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Read MoreSupreme Court declares Indigenous child welfare law constitutional – CBC
Feb 09, 2024 High court dismisses Quebec’s challenge to the legislation The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government’s Indigenous child welfare law, dismissing Quebec’s appeal in a landmark opinion affirming Indigenous Peoples’ jurisdiction over child and family services. The high court sided with the Canadian government in a decision rendered Friday morning, […]
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Read MoreNotice of Hearing Schedule for Non-Compliance Motion on Jordan’s Principle
February 6, 2024 Dear Parties, Re: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society et al. v. Attorney General of Canada Tribunal File: T1340/7008 The Panel has considered the parties’ comments concerning the motion schedule. Given that, there is no preliminary motion before the Tribunal at this time, the Tribunal directs the following schedule: NAN Affidavits: […]
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Read MoreOne month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
For Immediate Release One month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement TORONTO, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement. “There’s only one month left to submit a claim for compensation,” […]
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Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Canada Will Issue a Decision on Bill C-92 on February 9, 2024: What to Know
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has announced that it will issue its decision on the federal An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Children, Youth, and Families (the Act) on February 9, 2024. The SCC’s decision will provide important guidance about the constitutionality of the Act. In preparation for the decision, this […]
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