Gathering goals
- Learn about the new Indigenous child and family services legislation.
- Hear dialogue amongst First Nations, service providers and government officials about the Act, priorities for First Nations implementing the Act, and the changes that come with implementation.
- Hear input from our Elders and former First Nations Youth in Care on systemic reforms needed.
- Share emerging promising practices from First Nations implementing the Act.
- Understand the new tools for First Nations children, youth and communities to support the best interests of the child.
Virtual Gathering 1:
Introduction to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act).
Virtual Session 1: January 19, 2021
Virtual Gathering 2:
Navigating Indigenous Child and Family Services Legislation
Virtual Session 2: February 9, 2021
Virtual Gathering 3:
Asserting Jurisdiction Under An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act)
Virtual Session 3: March 2, 2021
Virtual Gathering 4:
First Nations Innovation and Determination
Virtual Session 4: March 30, 2021
Virtual Gathering 5:
First Nations Child and Family Services Funding Reform - Towards a Needs Based Funding Approach
Documents and Resources
Resources
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
- Protocol regarding An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families in relation to the Assembly of First Nations
- Wen:de – We are Coming to the Light of Day
- Wen:de – The Journey Continues
- Housing and Infrastructure Needs Infographic
- Primer on Practice Shift Required with Canada’s Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (EN)
- Final report: Funding First Nations child and family services (FNCFS): A performance budget approach to well-being
- Executive summary (EN)
- Sommaire (FR)
Contacts
Should you have any questions regarding this Virtual Leadership Gathering, please contact the Assembly of First Nations at 1.866.869.6789 or email to [email protected].