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Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Focus on Child Welfare

  • The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly in Ottawa prioritizes child welfare, with nine resolutions aimed at reforming the First Nations child and family services program.
  • Chiefs rejected a $47.8-billion deal with Canada-in-October, calling for new negotiations and greater transparency.
  • The assembly also demands a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing following recent incidents involving First Nations people.