Bill C-92 recognizes, for the first time in Canadian history, that Indigenous peoples have the inherent right to jurisdiction (authority) over their own child and family services.
This law puts into place national standards for providing child and family services relating to Indigenous children and families. As of January 1, 2020, this law is in force, and the national standards apply in all provinces. Where different, these standards will prevail over provincial legislation…
ALIGN Presentation Materials BILL C-92 From Compliance to Connection Dr. Hadley Friedland and Koren Lightning-Earle Virtual Workshop Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge 2020