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Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis
Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago? Those are among the questions facing Saskatchewan Chief Justice Popescul who, after hearing arguments on Friday at Court of King’s Bench in […]
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Read MoreSK Court of King’s Bench rejects proposed intervenors in forced sterilization class action – Canadian Lawyer Mag
July 29, 2024 The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench dismissed the applications for intervenor status by Amnesty Canada and the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) in a class action case alleging forced sterilization of Aboriginal women. The plaintiffs in this class action claimed that Aboriginal women had been sterilized without proper or informed consent […]
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Read MoreUpdates to Child and Family Services Act Enhance Supports for Children and Youth in Care
June 12, 2024 Today, The Child and Family Services Act, 2023, comes into force, resulting in improved outcomes for children, youth and families. “Today marks a significant step forward for the wellbeing of children and youth in Saskatchewan,” Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky said. “With the implementation of The Child and Family Services Act, 2023, we […]
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Read MoreAdvocate for Children and Youth Tables 2023 Annual Report
April 23, 2024 SASKATOON – Today, the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth, Dr. Lisa Broda, tabled her 2023 Annual Report in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, shedding light on the pressing challenges faced by children and youth in the province. The report highlights the current realities of young people, especially noting increases in suicide […]
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Read MoreDecision of the Supreme Court of Canada on Bill C-92: Quebec Native Women Reacts
Kahnawake, February 14th, 2024 – Quebec Native Women (QNW) wishes to express its profound satisfaction with today’s Supreme Court of Canada ruling on the constitutionality of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. This law, challenged by the Legault government, aims to restore autonomy to Indigenous Peoples in the management […]
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Read MoreHigh Court affirms Métis jurisdictional rights over child and family services
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) applauds today’s decision from the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), affirming the jurisdiction of Indigenous governments to create and administer their own child and family services. This is a crucial step in advancing and protecting the wellbeing of Métis children and youth. “This is a great day for our Métis Nation in […]
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Read MoreTreaty 4 Chiefs Commence Annuity Payment Class Actions Against Federal Government
REGINA – TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK, Feb. 6, 2024 – Chief Derek Nepinak of Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, Chief Bonny Lynn Acoose of Zagime Anishinabek First Nation, and Chief Murray Clearsky of Waywayseecappo First Nation announce the launch of two class actions against the federal government for failing to maintain the value of annuity payments […]
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Read MoreNew Yorkton Group Homes Keeping Children In Care Connected To Their Community
October 16, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with Foxvalley Counseling Services Inc. to provide temporary placement options in Yorkton for children entering care. Two five-space short term community-based homes (STCBH) opened this month and are a much-needed resource for children under age 12. An STCBH offers an immediate placement option for children who […]
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Read MoreTwo Northern Saskatchewan First Nations Launch Lawsuit Against Canadian Government Over Opioid Epidemic – Canadian News
October 10, 2023 Two Northern Saskatchewan First Nations, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, have initiated legal action against the Canadian government, alleging a breach of its Treaty obligations for failing to address the opioid epidemic. In a statement of claim filed recently, the First Nations communities have invoked […]
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Read MoreInquest Into The Death Of Jilissa Nighttraveller (Napachit)
June 23, 2023 A public inquest into the death of Jilissa Nighttraveller (Napachit) will be held July 24 to 28, 2023, at the Tropical Inn, 1001 Highway 16 Bypass, in North Battleford. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Subsequent start times will be determined by the presiding coroner. […]
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