The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found evidence that the federal government discriminates against First Nation children living on reserves. They filed a complaint against Ottawa, arguing that although child welfare needs are greater on the reserves, they receive much less support than other populations. This has led to higher rates of First Nation children in the child welfare system.
On January 26th, 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled that the federal government's funding and management of First Nation family services "resulted in denials of services and created various adverse impacts for many First Nations children and families living on reserves".
Due to this decision, the government must take steps to fix the system and ensure that discrimination does not occur in the future. It also requires services that are culturally appropriate. This could result in increased support that would allow the First Nation people living on a reserve to deliver child welfare for themselves.
How is it possible that such blatant discrimination could continue for so long? Even though this is a historic decision and a victory for child welfare everywhere, does government really put the needs of children first? Or are their actions solely an attempt to protect themselves?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/canada-discriminates-against-children-on-reserves-tribunal-rules-1.3419480
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