https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?tags=Indigenous+childrenOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T20:25:24.172031+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/336f195c-4a85-4d04-b7c3-827c47781dbaStrengthening families, children and youth : report and recommendations from the Child Welfare Act Review, 20022023-10-04T17:55:21.784595+00:00Reports on the findings of a review of Alberta's Child Welfare Act that took place during the latter part of 2001 and into 2002 and which included extensive stakeholder, community and public consultation. This report contains a series of recommendations to guide the development of new legislation for Alberta.2020-07-29T17:00:44.407088+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ac8dc334-8f7a-432e-bb55-c5208db1a593Our words, our ways : teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners [2005]2022-09-07T20:00:26.332992+00:00This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical ideas, and sample strategies that will help teachers meet the needs and recognize the gifts of Aboriginal students. Many of the sample strategies are good for all students and are relevant for a range of educational settings and contexts. The resource is organized into seven chapters. Each chapter contains information, sample strategies, shared wisdom from Aboriginal scholars and Elders, and related stories shared by Aboriginal teachers and liaisons.2017-05-18T21:44:16.879509+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/89385159-4eb6-43ae-8d46-f02984537c1bGathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future2022-09-07T20:21:01.553273+00:00Children and Youth Services (2008-2011)The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs), Representatives of First Nations served by Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs), and Co-Chairs of Child and Family Services Authorities. The first meeting on June 17, 2010 provided the impetus for action on several important topics: the role of the First Nations Designate, also referred to as the Band Designate; the review of cultural training within the Ministry; and a Memorandum of Understanding for services to Aboriginal children, youth and families in the Province of Alberta. At the Gathering on June 3, 2011, Chairs and Co-Chairs were provided an update on the significant progress made on these three initiatives.2015-05-13T15:01:30.805664+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8be4090e-6cba-443f-9904-654844fe8fccChild intervention statistics [Aboriginal children and in care/not in care statistics]2022-09-07T20:04:53.587334+00:00Statistic of the number of Aboriginal children In Care, Aboriginal children are receiving Child Intervention services in the CFSAs, and the number of children and youth receiving Child Intervention services In Care versus Not In Care.2016-01-29T15:48:13.654405+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f2bb3b89-e022-46b2-b1ff-b514bee0adcbWhat we heard : summary of the community conversations, December 2011 – May 20132022-09-12T20:39:18.025326+00:00The Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy (AES) division was formed in the department of Human Services in the fall of 2011 to enhance the capacity and cultural competency of the child intervention system to serve Aboriginal children and families. The division decided on the Community Conversation model to gather information as part of the process to meet this mandate. Community conversations bring together people with diverse perspectives to share their insights on a topic of common importance. Between December 2011 and May 2013, the Division met with over 1,300 people throughout the province. This report summarizes the information that was gathered by AES through these conversations.2017-07-31T20:28:10.959293+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/75c6ab53-e4fc-415f-be9e-cabf22cc60c8Ministry of Human Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “9-year-old Bonita serious injury”2022-09-07T20:04:09.837073+00:00In 2013, a nine-year-old child living with her parents in her First Nations community was taken to hospital, where it was determined that she was suffering from septic shock as a result of severe dental decay. Inadequate housing, school attendance, neglect, parental addictions and chronic poverty were all noted concerns that were being addressed by several service delivery partners within the community. This report provides the Ministry response to the three recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate.2016-02-12T18:38:20.675607+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1db7d737-1486-441b-a49a-d62506a4bf39Our words, our ways : teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners [2017]2022-09-06T22:25:55.405768+00:00This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical ideas, and sample strategies that will help teachers meet the needs and recognize the gifts of Aboriginal students. Many of the sample strategies are good for all students and are relevant for a range of educational settings and contexts. The resource is organized into seven chapters. Each chapter contains information, sample strategies, shared wisdom from Aboriginal scholars and Elders, and related stories shared by Aboriginal teachers and liaisons.2017-06-21T20:24:52.530423+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/318cab96-b1a9-4d0f-ad6b-bea3ef4306edMinistry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 4-year-old Marie : an investigative review2021-06-24T19:32:28.272845+00:00In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries. The child was not receiving intervention services at the time of her injuries. In November 2016, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.2017-08-21T16:37:36.296060+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f05631bf-a22f-4b18-adcb-6cfa076ced1eMinistry of Children’s Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate special report “Voices for Change: Aboriginal Child Welfare in Alberta”2018-12-17T17:38:09.384318+00:00In July 2016, the OCYA released its Special Report: “Voices for Change: Aboriginal Child Welfare in Alberta”. The report examines the continued over-representation of Indigenous children and families in the child intervention system. The report acknowledges that there has been an overall reduction in the number of Indigenous children in-care, however rightly identifies that more work needs to be done.2017-10-30T20:14:28.942211+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e7e23b5f-b167-49eb-aa6b-002d0b472f91Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2017 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response2023-02-17T21:37:48.636004+00:00Presents nine recommendations made to the government by the Métis Women's Council on Economic Security in 2017, and the related government responses to the recommendations. Recommendations cover the child intervention system, safety for Indigenous women, support for Indigenous people transitioning to urban centres, Indigenous tourism, social justice, collaboration in the development of government programs and services, and entrepreneurial and employment opportunities resulting from the legalization of cannabis. The Council was established in 2013 to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women in Alberta.2019-10-03T16:59:05.899694+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4b895aa2-779f-4b77-a2f8-8a7d89633bdaMemorandum of Understanding on implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Alberta2019-08-16T20:01:06.154312+00:00This memorandum is signed by the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, and First Nations partners to ensure that First Nations children in Alberta can access the supports and services they need, when they need them. It allows the Government of Canada, the First Nations Health Consortium and Government of Alberta to address gaps, and share information ensuring that children and families in Alberta are receiving the supports they need, including mental health supports, medical equipment, speech therapy, and educational supports.2018-11-15T18:40:12.570541+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c00f15fd-2717-4e6b-bfbe-a13cb4fc8ff7Letter of intent between Children’s Services and Enoch Cree Nation2022-02-16T19:19:35.622304+00:00Children’s Services and Enoch Cree Nation intend to work in partnership on matters related to child and family services. 2022-02-16T16:06:27.480113+00:00