Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision
From Warrior Life by Pam Palmater | Warrior Life Studios
April 3, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 180
About this episode
Cindy Blackstock discusses the recent CHRT letter decision regarding child and family services for First Nations in Ontario.
Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision In episode #180, we hear from Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxsan Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She is a well-known advocate and public educator on the rights of Indigenous children and families in Canada. Cindy is a frequent guest on the Warrior Life Podcast, providing us with important updates on her work to push Canada to end racial discrimination against Indigenous children and families. Today, she explains the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal letter decision (CHRT) approving the Ontario Final Agreement between First Nations in Ontario and the federal government on long-term reform in child and family services for First Nations on reserve. Here is a list of her previous episodes so you can go back and listen to them in any order you like: Cindy Blackstock Update on Jordan's Principle - Feb.27, 2025 Cindy Blackstock on Long-term First Nation Child Welfare Reform Draft Settlement - Sept.20, 2024 SCC Decision on Federal Indigenous Child Legislation (panel with other guests) - Feb.20, 2024 Cindy Blackstock on Canada's Latest Litigation Tactics - Dec.9, 2022 Cindy…
People in this episode
Host: Pam Palmater
Guest: Cindy Blackstock
Topics covered
- Indigenous rights
- child welfare
- racial discrimination
- Canada
- First Nations
Keywords
- Cindy Blackstock
- CHRT
- Indigenous children
- First Nations
- child welfare
- Canada
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
Places: Canada, Ontario, Gitxsan Nation
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