EDMONTON — Some Indigenous nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare if Canada's top court sides with Quebec in a landmark constitutional case.
Bill C-92, or An Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families, became law in June 2019. It affirms that Indigenous nations have sole authority of their children and establishes minimum standards in caring for them.
“The federal government didn’t give us anything, they didn’t allow us anything,” said Earl Stevenson. Stevenson said apprehension should be the last resort for the First Nation, and the agency wants to avoid children going through that traumatic experience. Teegee, who also represents B.C. on the board of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, said she always knew communities had inherent jurisdiction but lacked the resources to"breathe life" into their own laws.
Andrea Sandmaier, the president-elect of Otipemisiwak Métis Government in Alberta, said it was exciting when C-92 became law.Sandmaier said her office developed a family reunification program in Edmonton with plans for another in Bonnyville, Alta."We actually just sent a letter to give notice to the minister of Indigenous Services Canada and the minister of child and family services in Alberta of our intent to exercise our jurisdiction under C-92 law, and we are looking forward.
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