Will the federal government finally do right by First Nations children?
Fifteen years ago, a human rights complaint was filed against the federal government over their fundamentally unequal treatment of First Nations children in the child welfare system. Earlier this month, after years of fighting it in court, the government agreed to a $40-billion settlement. And now as an April 1, 2022 deadline approaches, advocates for these children and families are holding their breath until the money actually comes through.
Why did it take so long? Why did the government go to court, even as it admitted how badly it has handled Indigenous issues? What will this money do…
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