To be successful, Indigenous child welfare legislation needs to focus on First Nations, Metis and Inuit specific challenges versus seeking a lowest common denominator pan-Aboriginal approach. 1/3
2/3 The federal government must amend its current position that requires First Nations to assume provincial/territorial jurisdiction as a precondition for federal funding under the child and family services program
3/3 the feds need to immediately adopt & implement the Spirit Bear Plan to end inequalities in all public services on reserve. Even the best designed child & family service will not be able to reduce children in care unless the drivers of over-representation are equitably funded.
Providing Health Education Award Winner: Siksika Nation! Congratulations @Siksika_Nation on empowering youth to make a difference. https://t.co/YzPIBDSele Apply for a Healthy Community Grant by Oct 31! https://t.co/pjwUutk8ti Siksika Health Services
For people with compromised immunity, we can all do our part to help protect them from the flu. The online locator for the public immunization clinic nearest you is now live. I encourage everyone who can to get immunized. #flufighters@GoAHealth@AHS_media https://t.co/fnLkM5WhjC
Enhancing Care in the community a strategy for Albertans so we can deliver the right care at the right time - our CEO at PCN Forum talks about the collaboration and partnerships needed to do this and how PHCIN can support @AlbertaPCNs @Pts4Chg @AHS_media
Glad to see @YourAlberta be the 1st province/territory to announce it will implement a CHRT compliant approach to Jordan's Principle within 6 months. Will be watching the implementation so First Nations kids in Alta get the help they need. https://t.co/CW7ETTezPp