October 17, 2024 \u00a0CALGARY, AB: On behalf of the leadership of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), the NAN Executive Council has issued the following statement following today\u2019s vote on the $47.8-billion Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program: \u201cWe have travelled a long way to get where we are, not just this week, but throughout this lengthy process. We have heard from many voices across Turtle Island that have vested interests in this Agreement. There are diverse and conflicting views. We are disappointed that the Final Agreement was not ratified today, but we respect the decision of First Nations-in-Assembly. We are grateful for the tremendous work by our leadership and everyone who spent many years negotiating this Agreement. We acknowledge Dr. Cindy Blackstock… <\/p>\n
October 17, 2024 \u00a0CALGARY, AB: On behalf of the leadership of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), the NAN Executive Council has issued the following statement following today\u2019s vote on the $47.8-billion Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program: \u201cWe have travelled a long way to get where we are, not just this week, but throughout this lengthy process. We have heard from many voices across Turtle Island that have vested interests in this Agreement. There are diverse and conflicting views. We are disappointed that the Final Agreement was not ratified today, but we respect the decision of First Nations-in-Assembly. We are grateful for the tremendous work by our leadership and everyone who spent many years negotiating this Agreement. We acknowledge Dr. Cindy Blackstock... <\/p>\n