Archive - Nov 13, 2009
First Nations child welfare services across Ontario is in crisis due to inequitable funding
November 13, 2009 - 11:17pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Current Funding is Inadequate -- Northern Superior Chiefs
THUNDER BAY - FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Nov. 12, 2009 — The Northern Superior Chiefs are calling for immediate government action regarding the current child welfare funding crisis, which is compromising Aboriginal agency Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s capacity to protect and care for First Nations children in the City and District of Thunder Bay.
Good Intentions, Disappointing Results - Canada' prisons' increasing Aboriginal population
November 13, 2009 - 11:06pm | by brianbeatonGovernment failing aboriginal prisoners: ombudsman - The number of natives in jail continues to grow
November 13, 2009
As Canada's young aboriginal population booms, the federal government needs to take "urgent action" to improve support programs for native prisoners or face a potential crisis, said a new report released by Canada's prison ombudsman Friday.