First Nation leaders in Manitoba say the provincial government’s announced child welfare reform this week ignores efforts by Indigenous communities that are trying to regain jurisdiction over their own children. “The province of Manitoba continues to ignore the longstanding position and resolutions of the AMC Chiefs-in-Assembly – including the “Bringing our Children Home Act” – that seeks to reassert First Nations’ jurisdiction and approach to our children and families,” Acting AMC Grand Chief Glenn Hudson of Peguis First Nation.

Hudson said in Wednesday’s statement, adding the province did not consult with First Nation leadership on the decision. (To move to Block Funding model for all CFS agencies). AMC position is that the previous CSA funds should be re-distributed to the impacted Children’s Aid Societies).

Manitoba has the highest incidence of Indigenous children in care (11,000 representing 90% of the total).