FNCFCS Publications
Research Publications
Declarations
FNCFCS Submissions
Promising Practices
Research Publications
Mesnmimk Wasatek, catching a drop of light. Understanding the overrepresentation of First Nations children in Canada’s child welfare system: An analysis of the Canadian incidence study of reported child abuse and neglect (CIS-2003).
Nico Trocmé, Bruce MacLaurin, Barbara Fallon, Della Knoke, Lisa Pitman, Megan McCormack
Toronto: Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare (2005).
A Comparison of First Nations and non-Aboriginal Children Investigated for Maltreatment in Canada in 2003
Joining Hands Across the World For Indigenous Children: An International Indigenous Knowledge Symposium
February 2006
Reconciliation in Child Welfare: Touchstones of Hope for Indigenous Children, Youth and Families
Blackstock, C., Cross, T., George, J., Brown, I., & Formsma, J.
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FASD Training Study: Final Report
Wen:de: We are Coming to the Light of Day
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Wen:de: The Journey Continues
The National Policy Review on First Nations Child and Family Services Research Project: Phase Three
Loxely, L., DeRiviere, L., Prakash, T., Blackstock, C., Wien, F., and Thomas Prokop, S.
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A Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography on Aspects of Aboriginal Child Welfare in Canada
Marlyn Bennett, Cindy Blackstock and Richard De La Ronde
The First Nations Research Site of the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare and The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada (2005).
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Supporting Aboriginal Children and Youth with Learning and/or Behavioural Disabilities in the Care of Aboriginal Child Welfare Agencies
Alex Wright, Diane Hiebert-Murphy, and Gwen Gosek
Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba (March 2005)
Keeping the Promise: The Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Lived Experiences of First Nations Children and Youth
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Annotated Bibliography on the Nature and Extent of Collaboration Between the Voluntary Sector and First Nations Child and Family Service Agencies in Canada
By Samantha Nadjiwan, with additional writing and editing by Cindy Blackstock
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (2003).
A Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography Focusing on Aspects of Aboriginal Child Welfare in Canada
By Marlyn Bennett, with additional writing and editing by Cindy Blackstock
First Nations Research Site of the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare (2002).
Affirming and Promoting Indigenous Knowledge and Research
Declarations
Canadian Coalition for Family Supportive Policy
DECLARATION- A public policy agenda to support families who have a family member with a disability
March 2004
Declaration Overview: Securing a Good Life for family members with a disability
FNCFCS Submissions
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada(INAC): Delivering inequity to First Nations children and families receiving child welfare services.
Submission to: Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Prepared by: Cindy Blackstock, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, December 2010
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada: Supporting First Nations Adoption.
Submission to: Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Prepared by: Cindy Blackstock, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, December 2010
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada: Federal Government Under-Funding of Children's Services on Reserves as a Risk Factor for Disadvantage Including Sexual Exploitation.
Senate Committee on Human Rights, Ottawa, Canada, October 26, 2009
Prepared by: Cindy Blackstock, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada
Social Development Partnerships Program Children and Families Component: Final Report.
Project: Caring Across the Boundaries: First Nations and Voluntary Sector Organizations Working Together to Improve the Social Well-Being of Children and Families
Prepared by: Andrea Auger, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (2009)
Declaration of Accountability on the Ethical Engagement of Young People and Adults in Canadian Organizations: A Model for Good Practice.
Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, 43rd Session, Day of General Discussion, September 15, 2006. Speak, Participate and Decide: The Child's Right to be Heard.
The Struggle for Equal Rights for First Nations Children in Child Welfare
Briefing to the UN committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the occasion of the review of Canada's fourth and fifth periodic reports
United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child Non Discrimination and Diversity
UNCRC Day of General Discussion: Children without Parental Care
The Chance to Make a Difference for this Generation of Indigenous Children: Learning from the Lived Experience of First Nations Children in the Child Welfare System in Canada
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights
A Chance to Make A Difference for this Generation of First Nations Children and Young People
The UNCRC and the Lived Experience of First Nations Children in the Child Welfare System in Canada
Promising Practices
Promosing Practices First Nations Child Welfare Management and Governance
Touchwood Child and Family Services
Reflecting on the Elements of Good Leadership
Prepared by: Derald Dubois & Jacqueline Ramdatt, (2006)
Promising Practices in First Nations Child Welfare
Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency
Creating a Community Response For Special Needs Children
Prepared by: Charlene Ducharme, Doreen Muskego, Alfred Muswagon, Clarence Paupanekis, Mike Muswagon, Walter Spence, & Jacqueline Ramdatt, (2006)
Promising Practices in First Nations Child Welfare Management and Governance
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services: Utilizing a Decentralized Model in the Provision of Bi-Cultural Services
Prepared by: Peter Ferris, Estelle Simard, George Simard & Jacqueline Ramdatt, (2005)
Promising Practices in First Nations Child Welfare Management and Governance
Kunuwanimano Means "Keeping Our Own" Practicing from a Perspective of Strength
Prepared by: Vicky Hardisty, Gary Martin, Kristin Murray & Jacqueline Ramdatt
