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Children’s Aid Foundation and its donors invest $2 million in British Columbia’s children and youth
(TORONTO, ON – May 31, 2016) – Children and youth living or in contact with British Columbia’s child welfare system will continue to benefit from life-altering programs with today’s announcement that the Children’s Aid Foundation will invest an additional $2 million over the next three years in helping them reach their full potential. “Only 42% of youth in […]
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Time running out to submit new information on IAP claims
May 20,2016 If you filed a claim for abuse at an Indian Residential School, and have not heard about the eligibility of your claim, time is running out to have your claim admitted to the IAP. In some cases, we need more information before we can admit claims. If you are unsure of the status […]
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Inquest Recommendations Aimed at Improving Safety, Education of NAN Youth
THUNDER BAY, ON (May 26, 2016): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler looks forward to the next phase of the joint Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nation youth as the jury begins on recommendations to improve safety and education outcomes for NAN youth. “We have fought since 2008 to uncover the […]
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Human rights must be at the heart of the province’s Strategy for a Safer Ontario: OHRC
May 26, 2016 Page content Toronto – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is calling for a comprehensive new approach to policing in Ontario that addresses long-standing concerns about systemic discrimination. In a submission to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the OHRC raises human rights issues that must be dealt with to […]
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Provincial Advocate urges Ontarians to reaffirm commitment to improve outcomes for all children and youth in care
TORONTO, May 14, 2016 – On the third annual Children and Youth in Care Day, the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth is encouraging all Ontarians to reflect on and reaffirm our collective commitment to improving the outcomes for all young people in care. On any given day in Ontario, there are over 20,000 children […]
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Media Advisory – Sheldon Kennedy and Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day among speakers at Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual five14 Talks
In recognition of Ontario’s Children and Youth in Care Day, five14 Talks will bring together community influencers and thought leaders in conversation to inspire change for children in Canada’s child welfare system TORONTO, May 13, 2016 – On Friday May 13, to coincide with Ontario’s Children & Youth in Care Day, the Children’s Aid Foundation is […]
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Children and youth with special needs speak with Ontario leaders about their hardship, frustration and alienation
TORONTO, May 10, 2016- Children and youth with special needs gathered to speak with government representatives, education leaders, health professionals and service providers about their lives, dreams, and changes they need to achieve their goals. These youth represent the views of more than 170 submissions received by the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children […]
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Media Advisory – Sheldon Kennedy and Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day among speakers at Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual five14 Talks
In recognition of Ontario’s Children and Youth in Care Day, five14 Talks will bring together community influencers and thought leaders in conversation to inspire change for children in Canada’s child welfare system TORONTO, May 10, 2016 – On Friday May 13, to coincide with Ontario’s Children & Youth in Care Day, the Children’s Aid Foundation is […]
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Media Advisory – Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth releases report highlighting stories of hardship and alienation facing children and youth with special needs
TORONTO, May 6, 2016 – Children and youth with special needs will mobilize to speak with government representatives, education leaders, health professionals and service providers about their lived experiences and the changes they need to achieve their personal goals. Those views, and of other young people’s, are reflected in a new report prepared by The […]
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NAN Granted Intervenor Status in Landmark Human Rights Case
May 5, 2016 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes a ruling today by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal granting NAN intervenor status in the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada’s tribunal proceedings. “We welcome this ruling giving Nishnawbe Aski Nation the opportunity to speak directly for […]
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