Published 08/21/2024 7:58:00 p.m.

AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns

The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations cites “47.8 billion reasons” for chiefs to support a child welfare reform deal with Canada, but concerns about the agreement's details arise.
Child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock questions how the AFN can present the settlement’s complexities due to a clause mandating chiefs to promote it publicly.
Blackstock emphasizes the need for an inclusive process, stating, “it's about saying, here are the different options, and these are the upsides and downsides.

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AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement amid expert concerns

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs to accept a child welfare reform deal with Canada, but a leading child welfare expert is warning chiefs to review the fine print.

08/21/2024 6:11:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Toronto Star

AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns

OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs to accept a child welfare reform deal with Canada, but a

08/21/2024 6:55:05 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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Flin Flon Reminder

AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs to accept a child welfare reform deal with Canada, but a leading child welfare expert is warning chiefs to review the fine print.

08/21/2024 9:30:48 p.m.·Flin Flon, Canada

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Sask Today

AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns

08/21/2024 5:58:24 p.m.

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The Globe & Mail

AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has been promoting a settlement that would see the federal government set aside $47.8-billion over 10 years to reform the First Nations child welfare system

08/21/2024 6:07:28 p.m.·Canada

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