Study of Budget Needs and Funding for Small First Nations in the Amended Draft Final Settlement Agreement for Long Term Reform of FNCFS Program Information Sheet

EngageFirst Management Consultants analyzed the budget needs and funding available for small First Nations under the Draft Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) for Long Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. EngageFirst conducted the study between September 2024 and May 2025, gathering information from online research and consultations with five small FNCFS providers, who also contributed data to the study. 

Federal Court Decision on Jordan’s Principle: Cully v. Canada Information Sheet

On June 23, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Cully v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 1132. The decision is an important step forward in affirming that Jordan’s Principle must be applied broadly and in a manner that respects substantive equality, cultural appropriateness, and the best interests of First Nations children.

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