Tribunal News

February 11, 2012
Riva Farrell-Racette composed and recorded the song "Witness" for the I am a witness campaign

Listen here http://soundcloud.com/rivafarrell-racette/witness-demo

January 24, 2012
UPDATE: Federal Court Hearing Location

Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON

Time and date remain the same:

February 13-15, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 23, 2012
Summary of the positions of the parties to the judicial review (Appeal) of Canadian Human Rights Chair Chotalia’s decision to dismiss the First Nations child welfare case

Read the Factum Summary

November 15, 2011
Aboriginal Affairs department spies on children's advocate

Watch video: Aboriginal Affairs department spies on children's advocate

October 24, 2011
KAIROS and Caring Society call on UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to end inequalities for First Nations children, youth and families
Cover of Report

Read the Report

September 10, 2011
Briefing Note on First Nations Child Welfare Tribunal (August 2011)

Read the briefing note

August 19, 2011
Access to Information documents

INAC Minister Duncan's appearance before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs on November 24, 2010

INAC appearance before Standing Committee on the Status of Women on February 15, 2011

August 17, 2011
Canadian Human Rights Complaint: Equity for First Nations

Children Briefing Note I: Background to the Complaint

July 15, 2011
Article on child welfare presentation at AFN Meeting in Moncton

Read the article here

July 5, 2011
Caring Society thrilled with Federal Court decision to overturn Tribunal Chair Chotalia's decision to not allow broadcasting of the First Nations child welfare tribunal.

Read the decision here