
Indigenous children in B.C. are many times more likely to be taken into government care than non-Indigenous children. The outcomes for all kids in care are grim; for Indigenous children, the impact includes separation from community and culture.
In This Series
In BC, Odds Are Stacked Against Parents Fighting the Children’s Ministry
Lack of legal aid, complex and costly courts are barriers. First in a series.
Legal Centres Level the Playing Field for Parents Fighting to Keep Their Children
The expanding advocacy and legal program includes a focus on Indigenous families. Second in a series.
One Woman’s Campaign to End Indigenous Child Apprehensions
Mom fights to get families supports before their children are taken. Last in a series.