Celebrating Child Rights Hero Dr. Cindy Blackstock Recipient of the 2023 World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child

Cindy works tirelessly to combat discrimination of Indigenous children, raise awareness and pursue legal cases. Indigenous children and other Canadian children write letters to the government and demonstrate for children’s rights. Cindy faces government opposition, but she will never give up. Cindy has helped ensure that 165,000 First Nations children get better schools and other resources needed for a secure childhood. Other Indigenous children have also seen their rights strengthened. The government has apologised and must give Indigenous children everything they need to thrive. Together with elders, leaders and young people, Cindy and her organization continue to fight for children’s rights. In July 2023, a result was the landmark decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in July 2023 – securing a $23.4 Billion Compensation package for First Nations children, youth and families… Read Full WCP Cindy Blackstock