A letter of understanding was signed today between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the province’s Advocate for Children and Youth.
The two sides agree change is needed for child welfare in Saskatchewan.
Back in 2010 a review panel released a report that calls for fundamental change to the system and for the adoption of a prevention-based approach.
It also called for a deliberate and planned transition of child welfare services to First Nations and Metis control.
FSIN vice-chief Dutch Lerat says it’s a vision shared by the two organizations.
He adds the FSIN will continue to push the province to boost the number of supports available to families on reserve who need some help.