On January 1, 2020, new federal legislation comes into effect for all provinces and territories in Canada. According to the Preamble the Act, also called Bill C-92, is intended to create a “comprehensive reform of child and family services that are provided in relation to Indigenous children.”

Centre Director and Professor of law Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, has written a primer on the new Indigenous child welfare legislation. It has been prepared as a practice overview for those working with First Nations children, youth, families, communities and First Nations governments.

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Primer on practice shifts required with Canada’s Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families Act (ENGLISH)

Introduction aux changements de pratiques requis relatifs à la Loi concernant les enfants, les jeunes etles familles des Premières Nations, desInuits et des Métis (FRENCH)

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