First Peoples Child & Family Review

Twenty years after publishing its first issue, it is with deep gratitude to all the authors, editors, contributors and readers that we announce that the First Peoples Child & Family Review is no longer publishing.

In the very first issue of the FPCFR published in 2004, Dr. Cindy Blackstock wrote in the foreword:

"There can be no more important knowledge than that which guides the care of our children. Precious always, perhaps even more precious now because together, as Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, we have before us the responsibility to create a relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children based on respectful coexistence as distinct and valued peoples."

This precious knowledge graciously shared with the FPCFR formed the journal’s mission: to centre Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and voices that promoted innovation in matters affecting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children, families, and communities. This work may have been unexpected in other academic journals, but it ultimately created space in the academic world for the knowledge, perspectives, and voices of Indigenous peoples.

While the FPCFR is no longer publishing, issues will remain available to view and download at fpcfr.ca

About

The First Peoples Child & Family Review is dedicated to interdisciplinary knowledge honouring the voices and perspectives of Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous allies and supporters. We strive to reach beyond the walls of academia to promote research, critical analysis, stories, standpoints, and educational publications which advance innovation within child, family, and community based-matters for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, as well as Indigenous peoples abroad.

We understand that knowledge is held and shared in many ways and that we grow as a community by celebrating this fact. Therefore, we welcome submissions from all people in Canada and abroad and highly encourage children and youth to contribute. We accept submissions in many languages, including: English, French, sign-language, and Indigenous languages. In addition to written formats, we also accept audio recordings, illustrations, and audiovisual formats.

The First Peoples Child & Family Review follows the World Intellectual Property Organization guidelines on Indigenous intellectual property and the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP).

The Caring Society would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for the First Peoples Child & Family Review.