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In the news: child welfare stories

JUSTICE OR ‘JUST’ A PIECE OF PAPER?

Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework in British Columbia

STRATHCONA EARLY CHILDHOOD NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2023-24

Police in Schools - A Pocket Guide to Your Right

Child Protection Response Policies — Child Protection Response Policies

The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds The Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families

Kickd Out of Supportive Housing After Saying She Was Sexually Assaulted

Release: Rights Groups Urge BC Government to End Harmful and Discriminatory Involuntary Drug Testing of Parents

Stories of children and youth who are lost or missing from the child welfare system

Circle of Courage is a model of positive youth development

Challenging the Ministry of Child and Family Development’s culture of risk and surveillance

Caught in the Middle

Q U A L I T Y A S S U R A N C E P R O G R A M S A N D S E R V I C E S

A CONVERSATION WITH ELDER RAVEN WING (LORELEI HAWKINS): WHAT DOES BEING TWO-SPIRITED MEAN TO YOU?

Indigenous Survivors in BC Speak Out against Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic

When your child-protection trial is “To Be Continued…” — When your child-protection trial is “To Be Continued…”

‘Justine’ to get her girls back from foster care — ‘Justine’ to get her girls back from foster care

Government witness ‘not qualified’ to testify in child-protection trial, judge rules — Government witness ‘not qualified’ to testify in child-protection trial, judge rules

Spotlight: Child WelfareTwitter: @ChildSpotlight#SpotlightCW is a collaborative journalism project focused on B.C.'s child-welfare system. — Spotlight: Child Welfare
Twitter: @ChildSpotlight
#SpotlightCW is a collaborative journalism project focused on B.C.'s child-welfare system.

Aboriginal Health Complaints Process

In the province’s top court, an Indigenous mother continues her fight for justice

Dr. Dawn Beichner’s work with UN produces journal issue on violence against women

Indigenous Mom’s Address Shared with an Abusive Ex — Indigenous Mom’s AIndigenous Mom’s Address Shared with an Abusive Ex
A Vancouver social agency sent the info to a violent former partner. Now, the mom must move.ddress Shared with an Abusive Ex

Trauma or not, this Indigenous mother’s unfit, ministry tells court — Trauma or not, this Indigenous mother’s unfit, ministry tells court

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will hear Indigenous mother’s case against child-welfare agency — B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will hear Indigenous mother’s case against child-welfare agency

Calls for Justice

An Indigenous mom’s fight to get her kids out of a foster care system she calls biased — An Indigenous mom’s fight to get her kids out of a foster care system she calls biased

PRIMER ON PRACTICE SHIFTS REQUIRED WITH CANADA’S Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families Act

IWG2S Coming Home Report - Prepared for the City of Saskatoon.

Judge asks: Should a mother lose her kids because she challenges the foster-care system? — Judge asks: Should a mother lose her kids because she challenges the foster-care system?

This Indigenous mom’s two-front fight might be gaining ground — This Indigenous mom’s two-front fight might be gaining ground

EXCLUSIVE: B.C. ministry warned birth alerts ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ months before banning themBy IndigiNews — EXCLUSIVE: B.C. ministry warned birth alerts ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ months before banning them
By IndigiNews

B.C. judge breaks with convention in Indigenous child-protection case — B.C. judge breaks with convention in Indigenous child-protection case

Psychologists are using biased tests to assess Indigenous parents, experts say — Psychologists are using biased tests to assess Indigenous parents, experts say

NEWS CONTINUED

Website: Digital Privacy Rights for Youth
PDF Version: Download Digital Privacy Rights for Youth

Single mother of 3 calls for better services for Indigenous families on DTES@CBCIndigenous — Single mother of 3 calls for better services for Indigenous families on DTES
@CBCIndigenous

Rise Magazine: Information and peer support by and for parents facing - and changing - the child welfare system@risemagazine — Rise Magazine: Information and peer support by and for parents facing - and changing - the child welfare system
@risemagazine

‘We’re rising and taking our place now,’ say Indigenous women behind ambitious B.C. testimony project@thestar — ‘We’re rising and taking our place now,’ say Indigenous women behind ambitious B.C. testimony project
@thestar

The long history of discrimination against First Nations children by Cindy Blackstock@policyoptions — The long history of discrimination against First Nations children by Cindy Blackstock
@policyoptions

“This podcast is about living a warrior life - a lifestyle that focuses on decolonizing our minds, bodies and spirits through education, health and community.” — “This podcast is about living a warrior life - a lifestyle that focuses on decolonizing our minds, bodies and spirits through education, health and community.”

A weekly Indigenous current affairs podcast, news, views and creative expression. — A weekly Indigenous current affairs podcast, news, views and creative expression.

Crackdown tells the story of drug user activism in the face of hostility and neglect.

Splatsin First Nation: Jurisdiction 41 Years In: “A By-Law for the Care Of Our Indian Children”

laws/reports/settlements

Child Welfare Practice Audits

Compliance Guide for Social Workers and Service Providers

The Arrest Handbook A Guide to Your Rights

Pivot Legal Society position paper calls for the elimination of involuntary treatment in BC

Human rights tribunal fines Indigenous child-care agency $150K for discriminating against mother

Jordan's Principle Frequently Asked Questions More information from the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society — Jordan's Principle Frequently Asked Questions

More information from the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society

Pathways in a Forest: Indigenous guidance on prevention-based child welfare — Pathways in a Forest: Indigenous guidance on prevention-based child welfare

Full written report from the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre presented to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls — Full written report from the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre presented to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

A report by the Women’s Coalition: Women serving organizations in the DTES — A report by the Women’s Coalition: Women serving organizations in the DTES

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples — United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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By the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health — By the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health

The Testify project:“Indigenous Laws combine both: often the strongest and most enduring expression of Indigenous Laws is through art: dance, storytelling, sculpture, song, paintings.” — The Testify project:
“Indigenous Laws combine both: often the strongest and most enduring expression of Indigenous Laws is through art: dance, storytelling, sculpture, song, paintings.”

On June 19, 2020, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent investigation into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system. — On June 19, 2020, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent investigation into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system.

A report addressing Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C. health care. — A report addressing Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C. health care.

THIS TENT IS MY HOME - DOWNLOAD

“This collection of essays reflects the recommendations of selected Indigenous legal scholars and policy leaders on how Canada can braid together a new legal framework.” — “This collection of essays reflects the recommendations of selected Indigenous legal scholars and policy leaders on how Canada can braid together a new legal framework.”

“Our writing seeks to explain the legal and historical basis for Indigenous rights in Canada and is intended for Indigenous, non-Indigenous and academic audiences.” — “Our writing seeks to explain the legal and historical basis for Indigenous rights in Canada and is intended for Indigenous, non-Indigenous and academic audiences.”

University of Calgary: legislation, commentary and databases on Indigenous Peoples and the Law — University of Calgary: legislation, commentary and databases on Indigenous Peoples and the Law

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A youth-driven, provincial non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in and from care in BC between the ages of 14 and 24

Promoting the development of Indigenous law. — Promoting the development of Indigenous law.

Skye’s Legacy: A Focus on BelongingReport by Representative for Children and Youth — Skye’s Legacy: A Focus on Belonging
Report by Representative for Children and Youth

First Nations Leadership Council Children & Families — First Nations Leadership Council Children & Families

First Nations Leadership Council Children and Families - Technical Resources

Indigenous Child & Family Services Directors Society Agreement In Principle Webinar

A Citizen’s Guide to Rights When Dealing with Police

Indigenous-Settler Relationality through the Lens of Indigenous Human Right Implementation

Considering the Legal and Human Rights Framework for Addressing Mass Graves Connected to Indian Residential Schools — Considering the Legal and Human Rights Framework for Addressing Mass Graves Connected to Indian Residential Schools

Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.“ What does it mean? Why are some First Nations concerned, and some supportive? And what opportunities could it bring? ” — Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
“ What does it mean? Why are some First Nations concerned, and some supportive? And what opportunities could it bring? ”

Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls — Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

A video presented by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the Wiyasiwewin Mikiwahp Native Law Centre — A video presented by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the Wiyasiwewin Mikiwahp Native Law Centre

Public legal information from Pivot Legal Society — Public legal information from Pivot Legal Society

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Whose Land is a web-based app identifies Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada. — Whose Land is a web-based app identifies Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

“Project Inclusion participants shared experiences of harassment, displacement, threats, racism, and violence at the hands of police and policing institutions across BC.” — “Project Inclusion participants shared experiences of harassment, displacement, threats, racism, and violence at the hands of police and policing institutions across BC.”

Bill C-92 Rights Guide For Parents — Bill C-92 Rights Guide For Parents

Bill C-15 — Bill C-15

Research and Public Resources

Best Practice Approaches
Child Protection and Violence Against Women

Wrapping Our Ways Around Them
Aboriginal Communities and the CFCSA guidebook

Defunding the Police: Defining the Way Forward for HRM

Policy 1.1 Working with Indigenous Children, Youth, Families and Communities

mental health (wellness)

Façade of Safety: Gender-based violence in BC’s involuntary mental health system

Documentary: Kids Are Only Kids Once

A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The App is support for drug users in BC who perhaps are using alone/ self-isolating and need access to support services.

An Indigenous Guide to healing Sexual Trauma

Dedicated to Positive Mental Health and Suicide Prevention — Dedicated to Positive Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

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First Nations Health Virtual Substance Use & Psychiatry Services — First Nations Health Virtual Substance Use & Psychiatry Services

BC’s Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Resource Centre — BC’s Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Resource Centre

BCCDC Harm Reduction Services — BCCDC Harm Reduction Services

Youth voices, guided meditations, informal mindfulness, and related resources. — Youth voices, guided meditations, informal mindfulness, and related resources.

An informal zine by Carly Boyce on suicide intervention. — An informal zine by Carly Boyce on suicide intervention.

Free trauma-informed mental health resources — Free trauma-informed mental health resources

RESOURCE IS FOR ANYONE IN BC WHO FEARS FOR THEIR SAFETY

Includes: inclusion criteria, treatment centre descriptions, referral application — Includes: inclusion criteria, treatment centre descriptions, referral application

Brotherhood to Support Men’s Health and Wellness — Brotherhood to Support Men’s Health and Wellness

RAAC: specialized addiction medicine service and care from a physician, nurse and/or social worker. — RAAC: specialized addiction medicine service and care from a physician, nurse and/or social worker.

Alternatives to Calling 911 — Alternatives to Calling 911

Parenting booklet resources for First Nations and Metis parents — Parenting booklet resources for First Nations and Metis parents

Some strategies for supporting children through this pandemic. — Some strategies for supporting children through this pandemic.

Printable affirmation deck of cards on consent, pleasure, gender, sexuality, relationships, identity, resistance, healing and self-love. — Printable affirmation deck of cards on consent, pleasure, gender, sexuality, relationships, identity, resistance, healing and self-love.

Living list of Covid-19 of a range of supports and resources. — Living list of Covid-19 of a range of supports and resources.

A subsidized phone program for Youth aging out foster care, low-income Seniors, and Indigenous Women.

Justice for girls is a charity that promotes equality, freedom from violence & colonialism, and the health & well being of teenage girls in poverty.

Health and Wellness Section — Health and Wellness Section

Tsow-Tun Le Lum means “Helping House” — Tsow-Tun Le Lum means “Helping House”

IOAT Study — IOAT Study

An Assortment of Services Related to Substance Use — An Assortment of Services Related to Substance Use

Psychoactive Plant and Drug Dictionary and Resource — Psychoactive Plant and Drug Dictionary and Resource

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Attachment is for Life parenting resources from Roy Holland, MD, FRCP (C) — Attachment is for Life parenting resources from Roy Holland, MD, FRCP (C)

Sex Positive education and resources for families. — Sex Positive education and resources for families.

Indigenous storytelling through video games and comics. — Indigenous storytelling through video games and comics.

Coalition of Peers Dismantling the Drug War — Coalition of Peers Dismantling the Drug War

Live 5-2-1-0 is an initiative that partners with communities across British Columbia to promote healthy behaviours among children.

Crisis / counselling support, and indigenous youth resources. — Crisis / counselling support, and indigenous youth resources.

Housing / Food

Guide: Changing Locks When You Are A Renter in BC

Rent supplements available for youth from care.
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Housing Section — Housing Section

Legal Education on tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities — Legal Education on tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities

“ Our primary objectives are to reduce hunger with dignity, build community and foster sustainability.” — “ Our primary objectives are to reduce hunger with dignity, build community and foster sustainability.”

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“We are fighting for the rights of tenants and the preservation of affordable housing. Everyone, regardless of economic status, lifestyle, ability, age, gender, race, sexuality, or citizenship deserves a safe, secure, and affordable home.”

A BC Housing list of off-reserve Indigenous Housing Providers. — A BC Housing list of off-reserve Indigenous Housing Providers.

Legal aid

Transform the Family Justice System (TFJS) Collaborative

When You Weren’t Expecting

“The Centre focuses on providing women caught in the gap between being unqualified for legal aid and unable to afford a lawyer with much-needed legal representation in family law.”Phone: 604-827-4111 Toll-free: 1-877-717-GIVE — “The Centre focuses on providing women caught in the gap between being unqualified for legal aid and unable to afford a lawyer with much-needed legal representation in family law.”
Phone: 604-827-4111
Toll-free: 1-877-717-GIVE

How to reach the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic: The best way to reach them right now is by phone or email. Phone: 604-822-1311 Email: iclc@allard.ubc.ca — How to reach the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic: The best way to reach them right now is by phone or email.

Phone: 604-822-1311
Email: iclc@allard.ubc.ca

“VATJSS is a non-profit agency that provides justice, homelessness and crime prevention services to Indigenous people within the Metro-Vancouver area.”Phone: 604-251-7200 Email: administration@vatjss.com — “VATJSS is a non-profit agency that provides justice, homelessness and crime prevention services to Indigenous people within the Metro-Vancouver area.”
Phone: 604-251-7200
Email: administration@vatjss.com

West Coast LEAF uses the law as a strategy to work towards an equal and just society by challenging gender-based discrimination.

Phone: 604-684-8772

Toll-Free:1-888-630-1405

Email: info@westcoastleaf.org

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