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Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say – Atin Ito News
October 8 2024 The federal government has no legal duty to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water, even if Liberal ministers publicly suggest otherwise, Justice Canada lawyers say. That’s the defence the federal government is expected to mount in Ottawa this week in Federal Court, as it fights a national class-action lawsuit launched by […]
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MKO Applauds Historic Court Decision to Approve the Children’s Special Allowance Settlement
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – On September 5, 2024, in The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba, an historic decision was announced by Justice Alain J. Huberdeau as he formally approved the Children’s Special Allowance (CSA) Settlement Agreement, declaring it fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the Class Members. MKO applauds Justice […]
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$530 million Children’s Special Allowance class action settlements have been approved
September 5, 2024 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis - The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – the National Government of the Red River Métis – as well as the Métis Child and Family Services Authority, Métis Child, Family and Community Services, and Michif Child & Family Services are pleased to announce that the […]
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AMC Stands with First Nations Children as Historic $530 Million Settlement Case Begins
September 5, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) stands united with First Nations families and children as the final court proceedings commence on September 5, 2024, in the Children’s Special Allowance (CSA) class action lawsuit. This significant legal battle addresses the wrongful diversion of funds meant to support First […]
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Public Advisory – Settlement Approval Hearing of CSA Class Actions on September 5 & 6, 2024
WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 4, 2024 – The hearing to approve the $530 million settlement of three class actions will occur at the Law Courts Complex (408 York Avenue) on September 5 and 6, 2024. In March, Manitoba agreed to resolve three Class Actions seeking reparations for Manitoba’s discriminatory Children’s Special Allowances (CSA) policy, through which […]
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The First Nations child welfare overhaul – CTV News
Aug. 22, 2024 AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse discusses the agreement for long-term reforms to First Nations Child and Family Services. Read More: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2982082-the-first-nations-child-welfare-overhaul
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Hold Media Availability on Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform to First Nations Child and Family Services
(August 19, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold media availability to discuss details of the recently negotiated draft settlement agreement of $47.8 billion from Canada to fund long-term reform measures of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. Location: RBC Convention Centre […]
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SCO Update About Children’s Special Allowance Agreement
August 19, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB —Today the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is reminding any of our citizens who may benefit from a recent court ruling on the Children’s Special Allowance (CSA) Agreement, that some important deadlines are approaching. In March 2024, the Province of Manitoba was ordered to pay $530 million to […]
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Supreme Court Upholds Treaty Promises in Restoule Appeal; Recognizes Crown Discretion in Treaty Implementation with Judicial Oversight
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba –The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in the Restoule appeal, released on July 26, 2024. This case concerns the Crown’s interpretation of sacred Treaty promises to the Anishinaabe of the Upper Great Lakes region. In 1850, the parties entered into […]
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AMC-FNFAO Urges Collaboration with Province and Police Following Allegations Against Spirit Rising House
July 17, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate Office (AMC-FNFAO) urgently calls upon the Province of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Police Services to take decisive action in response to recent alarming revelations impacting vulnerable children in care. Disturbing reports and unsealed documents allege serious misconduct within […]
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