First Nations Child & Family Caring Society

Canada is taking First Nations kids back to court on October 6th, 2025.

Read more about the Powless family and supporters holding Canada accountable for its legal obligations concerning Jordan's Principle, bit.ly/PowlessInformationSheet

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Canada is taking First Nations kids back to court on October 6th, 2025.

Read more about the Powless family and supporters holding Canada accountable for its legal obligations concerning Jordan's Principle, bit.ly/PowlessInformationSheet

Part 1 of 2

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in learning from the past & taking meaningful action toward reconciliation. A heartfelt thank you to all those who helped make this day possible.

In honour of Orange Shirt Day, the Caring Society partnered with A7G & Beechwood Cemetery to host Reconciling History Walking Tours on unceded Algonquin territory. These tours highlighted important landmarks & historical figures who played a key role in the residential school system.

Read the Caring Society's statement on Canada seeking a legal challenge of the Tribunal's latest order, 2025 CHRT 80.

Read the statement: fncaringsociety.com/publications...

September 30th is a few days away! Looking for ways to honour Orange Shirt Day outside of the Ottawa-Gatineau area? Learn more about how you can participate from afar! 🧡
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Home | Nccc The National Children's Chiefs' Commission is the commitment of the leaders of First Nations to ensure the discrimination in Canada's Child & Family Services ends forever. Standing together. For a bet...

To learn more about the NCCC, their mandate, and what they’ve accomplished thus far, visit www.nationalchildrenschiefscommission.org

In 2024, First Nations created the NCCC by resolution to provide oversight & direction on ending Canada’s discrimination in FNCFS & Jordan’s Principle. Canada has not engaged with the NCCC, leaving it without resources. If you're able, contributions can be made here: fundrazr.com/f2cIT8?ref=a...

On September 19, Canada filed for judicial review of 2025 CHRT 80. The Tribunal's orders in CHRT 80 simply require Canada to present a plan, with evidence, showing how the discrimination against First Nations kids outside of Ontario will stop & never happen again fncaringsociety.com/publications...

It's here! Check out our Fall 2025 Newsletter for news about the human rights case, heart gardens, award recipients, upcoming events, and our pumpkin carving competition🎃 fncaringsociety.com/node/8834

This Orange Shirt Day, we invite you to learn about Canada's history in the spirit of truth & reconciliation, reflect on the legacy of the residential school system, & take action. Check out our website for ideas on how you can get involved this September 30th 🧡

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What if there was a dark secret behind a national identity? This eye-opening documentary exposes the truth behind the idea of a True North strong & free. Watch Cindy Blackstock in The Good Canadian when it makes its debut September 30 on CBC & APTN.

Press Release: www.aptn.ca/the-good-can...

On July 10, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Powless v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 1227. The ruling is a significant step forward in holding the federal government accountable to its legal responsibilities arising from the Tribunal orders

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Will we see you at the events taking place at Beechwood Cemetery & Downtown Ottawa for Orange Shirt Day? Register your spot in advance!

🔸Register for Downtown tours here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconcilin...

🔸Register for tours at Beechwood Cemetery here: landing.beechwoodottawa.ca/national-day...

Don't forget to grab your tickets! The 15th Annual Caring Society Gala is taking place on October 17th🎭 All of the proceeds will go to supporting equity for First Nations children and families 🤍

To learn more, visit fncaringsociety.com/events/annua...

Whether you join in person or from afar, there are so many meaningful ways to honour and participate in Orange Shirt Day 🧡 To learn more about how you can get involved, visit fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt...

We're partnering with A7G & Beechwood Cemetery to host events in honour of Orange Shirt Day🧡
🔸Join us at Beechwood for an afternoon of activities (2-5:45pm) landing.beechwoodottawa.ca/national-day...
🔸Join us downtown for Reconciling History Walking Tours (10-4pm) www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconcilin...

Commission to get $1M to jumpstart child welfare negotiations Chiefs vote to give the National Children's Chiefs' Commission $1 million to jumpstart child welfare negotiations with Canada.

www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Put your best foot (and sock!) forward this Orange Shirt Day! Head over to the Caring Society shop on our website to grab a pair of adult or youth socks before September 30. All proceeds go toward youth-led reconciliation-based events and initiatives 🧡🧦
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Don't forget to get your tickets for the 15th Annual Caring Society Gala! Taking place on October 17, 2025, all of the proceeds will go to supporting equity for First Nations children and families 💛

fncaringsociety.com/events/annua...

On August 20, 2025, the Tribunal issued 2025 CHRT 80, ordering Canada, along with co-complainants to move forward on national First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) long-term reform without further delay. Read our new information sheet on the orders here: fncaringsociety.com/publications...

New resource! 📑 Our brand new infographic includes a timeline and overview of parties' positions on the Ontario Final Agreement motion at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

Find it here: fncaringsociety.com/publications...

It's almost that time! We are busy planning for another day of engaging and educational activities to honour #OrangeShirtDay 2025. To keep up to date with this year's events, head over to our Orange Shirt Day website🧡

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In its recent report, WTO found that child corporal punishment carries many risks of harm & has no benefit for children, parents, or societies. Call to Action #6 calls for Canada to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code, which allows for physical force against children. www.who.int/publications...

Call for Artists! We are seeking both emerging and established artists to contribute visual artwork for display during our 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event, taking place on September 30, 2025, in Ottawa.

To learn more, please visit: landing.beechwoodottawa.ca/artists-sign...

Thousands of kids cut off Jordan's Principle will be impacted The feds are appealing a court win by a grandmother with mould in her home. The decision will impact thousands of Jordan's Principle kids.

www.aptnnews.ca/national-new... The federal government should not have to be taken to Feseral Court to have it follow legal orders to treat kids fairly.

The new school season is almost here!🍎📚As you prep your lessons & classrooms, consider incorporating Spirit Bear's Guide to the TRC Calls to Action. It's a great way to teach children of all ages about reconciliation & our responsibilities to one another 🧡
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Looking to learn more on topics related to First Nations children, youth and families? For all the latest information sheets, reports, education guides and infographics, check out the Knowledge Portal tab on our website 📝
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Important update! Canada is taking kids back to Court. Yesterday, Canada announced it has filed an appeal of the Federal Court's decision in Powless v. Canada. The Federal Court's decision remains binding while the appeal process unfolds. Read here: fncaringsociety.com/publications....

Beat the heat and stay cool indoors with one of Spirit Bear's four stop-motion animation films!☀️ Available for free on Spirit Bear TV 📺 🧸

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