Local representatives react to agreement between feds and AFN
Local representatives are weighing in on the Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada agreeing to discuss funding for First Nation run child and family services.
The agreement announced in Ottawa Tuesday morning is another step towards implementing Bill C-92, which has been passed and gives First Nations communities jurisdiction over child and family services.
Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Tribal Chief Mark Arcand said the most recent agreement is an important step in implementing a new child welfare system.
“We’ve always said that funding has to be part of the agreement and I am glad those talks are happening,” he said.