The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will not authorize the adoption of resolutions on child protection at its next annual general assembly, including one calling for it to publicly apologize for comments made in court .
Squamish Nation President Khelsilem introduced a resolution on Jordan’s Principle, a legal rule that ensures First Nations children receive the care they need when they need it, with payments to be settled by the following.
Khelsilem, who goes by one name, says that even if he followed the assembly’s protocol, his resolution cannot be presented next month.
Another resolution proposed by the Osoyoos Indigenous community called on the AFN to publicly apologize for the “disrespect” shown to First Nations who view the potlatch ceremony as an integral part of their culture and sovereignty.
This concerns comments made before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding Canada’s compliance with Jordan’s Principle.
In emails to Khelsilem, the NPC said all child welfare resolutions would be referred to a special assembly of leaders in the fall, where a final agreement on child welfare reforms would be reached. will be debated.
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