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Fixing the Indigenous Child Apprehension Crisis

Fixing the Indigenous Child Apprehension Crisis
Lawyer Maegen Giltrow won two cases in 2018 on behalf of a mother whose baby was taken away from her three days after birth. Few parents receive such representation when dealing with the B.C. children’s ministry, making it harder for them to get their kids back. Photo by Katie Hyslop.

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.

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In BC, Odds Are Stacked Against Parents Fighting the Children’s Ministry

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.

Katie Hyslop / 20 Nov 2018


Legal Centres Level the Playing Field for Parents Fighting to Keep Their Children

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.

Katie Hyslop / 22 Nov 2018


One Woman’s Campaign to End Indigenous Child Apprehensions

One Woman’s Campaign to End Indigenous Child Apprehensions

Mom fights to get families supports before their children are taken. Last in a series.

Katie Hyslop / 27 Nov 2018