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Vancouver Island sees Indigenous push for child welfare control

A young boy will be formally adopted by his aunt during a two-day potlatch ceremony in May at Kingcome on Vancouver Island.
This ceremony responds to historical trauma from the Sixties Scoop and the decades of child apprehensions faced by Indigenous families on the Island.
Indigenous Nations like Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw have signed coordination agreements to restore child welfare jurisdiction and implement prevention-focused programs since January 2025.
As of March 2024, 1,140 children on Vancouver Island are in government care, nearly 70 percent Indigenous, with higher care rates linked to poverty and lack of resources in rural communities.
These efforts mark a critical beginning for Nations to reclaim authority over their children and culture, aiming to reduce reliance on the provincial foster care system.

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