Spring is here! 🌻

Get ready to take part in #HonouringMemoriesPlantingDreams throughout May and June by purchasing some seeds for your heart garden. Each packet contains a mix of perennial wildflower seeds and grasses. Order yours today!

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Do you know a health professional who has overcome personal and professional challenges and risks to stand up for the rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children? Nominate them for the Peter Henderson Bryce Award!

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One month until #BearWitnessDay - an important date in the ongoing case for First Nations kids at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Get up to speed on the significance behind May 10 by visiting fncaringsociety.com/bear-witness-d…

Indigenous Services Canada's latest report shows the estimated Jordan's Principle backlogs across regions. It is estimated Jordan's Principle has between 40,000 and 82,000 backlogged requests as of March 27, 2024.

Read the report here: fncaringsociety.com/publications/s…

How are you celebrating #SchoolIsATimeForDreams ? Consider hosting a #ShannensDream gathering to stand tall and take action. You can even host it on April 27th, Shannen's Dream Day of Action!

Be sure to share your gathering and use the hashtags #ShannensDream #RêvedeShannen

Three weeks left to submit your application to the Jordan's Principle Scholarship! Named in loving memory of Jordan River Anderson, this scholarship is for First Nations students studying children's holistic health and wellbeing. For more information: fncaringsociety.com/awards-scholar…

Watch our 3-part #FinancialLiteracy series to make sure that your finances are protected, especially as we await the human rights compensation ordered by the #CHRT re: Canada's discrimination in child welfare & Jordan's Principle.

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Do you know a group of young advocates who deserve to be recognized? Nominate them for the Spirit Bear Award! The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.

Learn more: bit.ly/3PFRCFI

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The 2024 Peter Henderson Bryce Award honours the work of health professionals who have overcome personal and professional challenges and risks to stand up for the rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. Does this sound like someone you know?

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We're so excited! This Sunday, Spirit Bear's new film, Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams, is screening @skodenfilmfestival in Vancouver. Find out more and buy tickets here: ow.ly/oMCA50R8POG @spottedfawnproductions

Jordan's Principle claims not processed in a timely manner testify advocates - APTN News aptnnews.ca/videos/jordans…

It's not too late to celebrate #SchoolIsATimeForDreams ! Learn more about Shannen Koostachin & #ShannensDream for safe and comfy schools for all First Nations kids by watching Spirit Bear: Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams on Spirit Bear TV!

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April is World Autism Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate and uplift all those who learn differently! 💙

Check out this informative video from CBC Kids to learn more! youtube.com/watch?v=8R6mAh…

Weekly reminder to apply for the Spirit Bear Award! Three $500 awards are available to groups of young people who demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation and the TRC Calls to Action. Apply by April 30, 2024 🧡

Visit fncaringsociety.com/awards-scholar… to learn more and apply!

New episode of Spirit Bear's podcast!🎙️In light of the recent #SCC decision on #C92 , Drs. Hadley Friedland + Naiomi Metallic share their wealth of knowledge on the strengths & weaknesses of the Act + policy implications for Indigenous CFS. Full episode: fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear-po…

'We want Canada to abide by its legal order so that kids stop being hurt and kids don’t die unnecessarily,' Cindy Blackstock said outside a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing on Tuesday | [email protected]
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‘We want Canada to abide by its legal order so that kids stop being hurt and kids don’t die.’

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is once again before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Hear why on the latest APTN News Brief: podfollow.com/e/22d28e

Federal bureaucrats, First Nations leaders and child welfare advocates testified regarding Jordan’s Principle on day two of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing. youtu.be/aYfFJ-viyCA