Ottawa, Ont.-The Canadian government is presenting a new plan of more than $35.5 billion to support Indigenous children. The reform would prevent child maltreatment, keep children connected to their families and culture, and ensure that services for children are culturally based and community led.
The initiative, led by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty and presented to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, offers First Nations regional deals for community-driven services, seeking to address systemic underfunding and discrimination, with a focus on cultural appropriateness and preven...
