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 in the province to do so.
The First Nation says it's a bilateral agreement with the federal government and does not involve the province.Alberta wasn't co-operating and didn't want to sign the agreementOttawa passed the legislation in 2020 with a focus on prevention so families can receive support to remain together., and dozens of others across the country are waiting.
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in Ontario and Peguis First Nation in Manitoba have also signed agreements with Ottawa and their provincial governments.
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