Indigenous Jurisdiction
Indigenous peoples have been fighting to protect and support Indigenous children and families under the crushing weight of colonization for hundreds of years. The establishment of Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies is an important stepping stone on the pathway toward the full exercise of our inherent right to self-determination.
What is Bill C-92?
Bill C-92, or “The Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families” (The Act), recognizes that Indigenous communities and groups are free to develop policies and laws based on their particular histories, cultures, and circumstances. Read more.
Timeline of key dates
Read about the history of Indigenous Jurisdiction over children and families, from 1876 to today.