Mississaugas of Credit First Nation disappointed education inequity challenge dismissed

MISSISSAUGAS OF CREDIT FIRST NATION-A Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a Mississaugas of Credit First Nations (MCFN) challenge centreing on education funding inequities. MCFN Chief Margaret Sault said despite the decision the MCFN position on education inequity has not changed. “This decision is disappointing, and we strongly disagree with it,” she said. “We brought this case forward because we believe education is a fundamental right and because the experiences of First Nations children and the realities facing our schools must be taken seriously. We are disappointed by this decision, but our commitment to our children has not changed.” The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision released October 6 dismissed MCFN’s complaint challenging systemic inequities in the funding and delivery of education for First Nations children. MCFN said it brought the…

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