Difference between revisions of "Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
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'''– Ardith Walkem, ''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them'''''</BLOCKQUOTE> | '''– Ardith Walkem, ''Wrapping Our Ways Around Them'''''</BLOCKQUOTE> | ||
The Federal Act: | |||
* affirms the inherent right of Indigenous self-government, which includes jurisdiction in relation to child and family services, | * affirms the inherent right of Indigenous self-government, which includes jurisdiction in relation to child and family services, | ||
* sets out national standards for the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children, and | * sets out national standards for the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children, and | ||