First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

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May 22, 2007

Join Amnesty International Canada in putting an end to inequitable child welfare funding for First Nations children

May 18, 2007

Honourable Member of Parliament, Jean Crowder (NDP) tables private members motion in support of Jordan’s Principle

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February 23, 2007

FNCFCS submits Human Rights Complaint on Inequitable Child Welfare Funding

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada is honored to work with the Assembly of First Nations to file a human rights complaint to seek redress for inequitable funding levels for First Nations child welfare agencies which contributes to rising numbers of First Nations children in child welfare care. The following document summarizes the speaking notes of Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada during the news conference held on February 23, 2007. Please visit www.afn.ca to view AFN press releases on this matter.

Human Rights Complaint News Conference

Cindy Blackstock
Speaking Notes

Ottawa, ON
February 23, 2007