Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Child Welfare"

NationTalk: The Manitoba government is providing more than $500,000 to three programs focused on keeping families together, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, announced today. “Family, community and cultural connections are essential to helping children thrive,” said Fontaine. “This is especially important for families who may need some extra support....

Vote on settlement offer to happen in September CBC Indigenous: The Assembly of First Nations confirmed Thursday it has secured a commitment from Canada for $47.8 billion in funding over 10 years for long-term reform of First Nations child and family services. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the announcement on the final day of the...

KRISTY KIRKUP The Globe and Mail: The federal government is on the cusp of reaching a major agreement with First Nations organizations that could see Ottawa spend more than double what it planned two years ago, with a projected $47.8-billion earmarked for First Nations child-welfare reforms. The figure, if finalized, would represent a significant increase from...