Three Founding First Nations Sign Historic Agreement with Canada, Alberta to Run Own Child and Family Services Spring2023

Three nations in northern Alberta have signed a “historic agreement” with Canada and Alberta that will have them run their own child and family services.

Government of Canada Founding First Nations, Canada and Alberta sign a historic agreement to support First Nations child and family well-being services April 2023 This coordination agreement sets out how all parties will work together, including roles and responsibilities, processes and coordination of services. This will ensure a smooth and effective transfer to the Founding First Nation jurisdiction, governed by Awaśak Wiyasiwêwin. The associated fiscal agreement establishes funding from the federal government to ensure that the necessary financial resources are in place. Over the next five years, the agreement will transfer $149.4 million from the federal government to the FFNs to support their law implementation. Read Fulll