I am a Witness: Resources

Best practices and guiding information regarding child welfare funding agreements, prevention services and post-majority services.

This page is an evolving resource so we will share new information when it is available to share.  

 

In the Spotlight

Spirit Bear Podcast featuring interviews between Dr. Cindy Blackstock and various experts in the field of child wellbeing. The purpose of these episodes is to dig deeper into evidence-based solutions for supporting First Nations young people and their families by dispelling myths and examining what actually works. 

 

Prevention Services and Action Plans Resources

Prevention Services and Action Plans

The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission have created numerous documents set to provide First Nations with guided support through sharing resources aimed to share best practices of action plans, needs assessments, and prevention services designed by and for First Nations communities. The provided resources below share information about such practices. 

The Caring Society's Prevention Services infographic and an information sheet on liability for First Nations providing prevention services are also available.

Post-Majority Services

Guiding information on ensuring the wellbeing of First Nations young people aging out of child welfare. 

Movie still of Spirit Bear and Cindy the Sheep in the Tribunal
Bill C-92 Resources

Looking for Clarity in Canada's Funding Positions on Bill C-92

Guiding information on Bill C-92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, including Caring Society information sheets and external resources. 

  • The Yellowhead Institute: The Promises and Pitfalls of C-92

    The ground-breaking recognition and fundamental shift Bill C-92 represents is necessary, and long overdue. The question remains, is it sufficient?
    Read the Reports

  • The Yellowhead Institute: 21 Implementation Strategies for Bill C-92

    Strategies to ensure ensure Indigenous visions of child welfare jurisdiction are realized.
    Read the Resource

  • Spirit Bear Podcast: Bill C-92 with Prof. Naiomi Metallic & Dennis Burnside

    Ottawa University students discuss Bill C-92 with Professor Naiomi Metallic and Dennis Burnside.
    Listen to the Episode

  • FNCARES: Bill C-92 - The Good, The Bad & The Unknowns

    A panel discussion with Cindy Blackstock and Hadley Friedland.
    Watch the Video

  • Carrier Sekani Family Services: Six things you should know about Bill C-92

    A breakdown of what Bill C-92 will mean for those children living in care, and what it means for Carrier Sekani Family Services.
    Watch the Video

  • Cindy Blackstock: Indigenous Child Welfare Legislation - A Historical Change or Another Paper Tiger?

    Bill C-92 seems like good news but will it really build healthy families and, over time, reduce the over-representation of First Nations children in care or is it another colonial paper tiger?
    Read the Article

Financial Literacy Video Series

This series of graphic videos was developed by youth with lived experience with child welfare, on topics chosen by them: 

  • Choosing a Bank and Opening an Account 
  • Avoiding Predatory Financial Institutions 
  • Protecting Yourself from Scams and Fraud 

 

Warm thanks to Connor Lowes, who wrote the script and recorded the English videos, and to Byanka Petrin for the French translation and recording.