Manitoba, First Nations leaders sign declaration pledging child welfare jurisdictional transfer – CBC

May 13, 2024

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A relationship declaration pledging the transfer of jurisdiction over child welfare to Manitoba First Nations was signed by provincial and First Nation leaders on Monday.

Nearly 40 Indigenous leaders met with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine to sign the declaration, the province said in a news release.

The declaration, signed by representatives of 27 Manitoba First Nations, says the province is “committed to contributing funds and resources to support the delivery of child and family services by First Nations to their members.”

Federal Bill C-92, which affirms Indigenous nations have jurisdiction over child and family services and outlines national minimum standards of care, became law in 2020, giving Indigenous governments the opportunity to take over child welfare services, the release says.

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