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Advocate 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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Decision 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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High 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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Treaty 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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New 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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Two 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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Inquest 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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Advocate for Children and Youth Tables 2022 Annual Report
April 26, 2023 SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth, Dr. Lisa Broda, tabled her 2022 Annual Report with the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan today. In this year’s report, Broda emphasizes the substantial increase of in-person engagements after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. “Participating in community events and engaging directly with young people and […]
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Dental class action expected to have 10,000 join – CTV News
April 21, 2023 Yorkton, Sask. – A potential future class action lawsuit is shedding more light on the impacts of the dentistry work performed under the former Indian Affairs Canada between the 1960s and 1980s. The suit is currently in its early stages but is being facilitated by the Band Members of the Advocacy Alliance […]
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Onion Lake Cree Nation sues provincial government over Saskatchewan First Act – CBC
Apr 14, 2023 Province ‘prepared to defend the act in the case of any legal challenge’ Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) is spearheading legal action against the provincial government, arguing the Saskatchewan First Act, which was passed in March, violates treaty rights and derogates the treaty relationship. Saskatchewan has stated that the act defends the province’s economic […]
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