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Alberta First Nation signing child welfare agreement with feds without the province
From CTV News--An Alberta First Nation is to sign an agreement today with Ottawa giving it the autonomy to administer its child welfare. Louis Bull Tribe at Maskwacis, Alta., south of Edmonton, would become the first...
Peguis First Nation to sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, province
From CTV News--Peguis First Nation is set to become the first Indigenous group in Manitoba to take control of child welfare under federal legislation that came into effect three years ago. The community north of...
Government continues to work to improve children’s health on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government continues to make strategic investments and work collaboratively with community partners to improve the mental health and well-being of children and youth,...
Number of U.S. foster youth and foster homes declined again in 2022
From The Imprint--The number of youth in foster care continued to fall in 2022, according to state-by-state data collected by The Imprint for its annual research project on foster care capacity, Who Cares: A National...
Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes
From the Canadian Press – Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one-storey building with a red brick façade that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain. Ashton Sinclair sits on one of...
Manitoba to provide $4.75-million to support food banks
Manitoba Government News Release--To alleviate food insecurity and help those most in need, the Manitoba government is providing a $3-million grant to Harvest Manitoba to support food banks dealing with increased food...
Manitoba government selects youth leadership council
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is proud to follow through on its commitment to engage community experts and youth from across the province to provide their perspectives, insights and advice...
Tuition waiver information sessions for current/former youth in care!
Tuition Waiver Information Sessions!! For current and former youth in the Care of Child and Family Services Dates: Dec. 15 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Via Zoom Feb. 22 6-7 pm. Via Zoom Jan. 18 5-8 p.m. In-person post secondary fair...
Recognizing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
Manitoba Government Press Release--Today, we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting the progress that has been made to date, while also recognizing that there is...
Dec. 6 marks National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
From the Manitoba Government--The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is Dec. 6. Nov. 25 begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, ending on Dec. 10, which is Human Rights...