First Nations Child Services

Cowichan Tribes’ Chief Lydia Hwitsum calls successful vote to return child and family services to the First Nation’s jurisdiction “historic”. (Citizen file photo)

Cowichan Tribes chief lauds vote to take over its child and family services

Members vote 83% in favour

 

The Cowichan Tribes Administration office located in Duncan, B.C., is shown on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

B.C. First Nation votes to take over child services for its residents

About 100 children who are members of Cowichan Tribes are currently covered under provincial laws

 

Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum is encouraging band members to vote on a new law this month that would reclaim the First Nation’s full authority over Child and Family Services. (Citizen file photo)

Cowichan Tribes members to vote on taking over child and family services

First Nation looks for full authority over services

  • Nov 16, 2023