More Jurisdiction, BC Representation Needed for Children and Families Agreement: First Nations Leadership Council

October 23, 2024

(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) First Nations Chiefs and proxies from British Columbia gathered on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly to discuss and vote on a resolution regarding the proposed draft final settlement agreement for reforming the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. The resolution was voted down at a national meeting of Chiefs in Calgary last week: 276 chiefs and proxies opposed the resolution, while 147 supported it, with one abstention. The First Nations Leadership Council sees a need for increased representation from BC First Nations in administering the funding, as well as increased decision-making power for First Nations over child and family services.

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