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First Nations Chiefs to Vote on Historic $47.8B Child Welfare Reform Deal with Canada

  • First Nations chiefs are convening to vote on a $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement addressing Canada’s discriminatory underfunding of on-reserve services.
  • Some chiefs have raised concerns over the negotiation process, and three resolutions could challenge the deal.
  • The vote follows years of legal battles, aiming to prevent future discrimination against First Nations children.