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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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SCO Responds to $47.8 Billion Commitment for Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
“Our children are sacred. It is essential that our laws, programs, and policies recognize the importance of our children within our Nations.”– Grand Chief Jerry Daniels ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is responding to news that the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has announced that the First Nations Parties to […]
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AMC Welcomes the Announcement of the $47.8 Billion Dollar Commitment For Long-Term Reform of the First Nations CFS
July 11, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) releases the following statement in response to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) announcement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS). The AMC welcomes the commitment of $47.8 billion over ten years in the final […]
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Children’s Special Allowance settlement update for members of Red River Métis CFS Class Action – opt out period begins
July 5, 2024 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, the Métis Child and Family Services Authority, Métis Child, Family and Community Services Agency and Michif Child & Family Services are pleased to announce that, as […]
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First Nations infants have ‘staggering’ rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, Manitoba study finds
June 12, 2024 Treaty One Territory – First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and University of Manitoba researchers has found. The study was […]
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Former Peguis chief asks court to set aside First Nation’s 2023 election – CBC
Jun 07, 2024 Federal Court to hear arguments in review of election that saw Glenn Hudson lose to Stan Bird A former chief of the most populous First Nation in Manitoba has asked the Federal Court of Canada to set aside the results of a 2023 band election over the cancellation of advance polls and […]
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SCO Welcomes Pledge to Transfer Jurisdiction of Child Welfare
May 15, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB —The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) was pleased to witness a historic signing ceremony involving several of our Nations. On May 13, 2024, sixteen southern Chiefs signed a relationship declaration pledging the transfer of jurisdiction over child welfare to Manitoba First Nations/ “For years, we have voiced our […]
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AMC Commends Historic Declaration for First Nations Jurisdiction over Children and Families in Manitoba
May 14, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’ First Nations Family Advocate Office (AMC-FNFAO) commends the historic declaration signed yesterday by Chiefs from 27 First Nations in Manitoba and the provincial government. This achievement marks a highly anticipated and significant step towards returning the jurisdiction of children and families back […]
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Manitoba Government Signs Historic Declaration to Transfer Responsibility for Indigenous Child Welfare to First Nations
May 13, 2024 The Manitoba government and First Nation chiefs from across the province signed a historic relationship declaration committing to the transfer of jurisdiction over child welfare to First Nations, Premier Wab Kinew and Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced today. “Every child in our province deserves to grow up with the ability to answer […]
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