On July 23, 2023, the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples was published. The report contains a review of the situation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including child welfare, and provides recommendations for improvement.
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.
The Caring Society's positions on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child & Family Services Program to stop the discrimination against First Nations children, youth, and families, and prevent it from happening again. Please note this is an updated report reflecting the Caring Society's current positions, you can find the original report here and the May 2024 report
Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) for the Reform of Indigenous Services Canada Summary Report of Activities, Observations and Advice Spring 2022 to Spring 2024.
Doing Better for Indigenous Children and Families; Jordan’s Principle Accountability Report (2022) by Naiomi Metallic et al.
In Phase 3, IFSD was mandated to prepare for the implementation of a reformed approach to FNCFS. Please note this is a draft.
The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) was asked to undertake additional research on Jordan’s Principle. The project will make recommendations for consideration to develop and implement structural solutions to achieving substantive equality for First Nations children, youth, and families.
The Caring Society's positions on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child & Family Services Program to stop the discrimination against First Nations children, youth, and families, and prevent it from happening again. Please note this is an updated report reflecting the Caring Society's current positions, you can find the original report here.