Editorial: It takes all of us to enforce the law

January 26, 2016, was a historic day. Nine years after the Caring Society and Asssembly of First Nations filed the case, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a landmark ruling that found Canada guilty of racial discrimination against First Nations children. Featuring interviews with the Caring...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:First Peoples Child & Family Review
Main Author: First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada 2019
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Online Access:http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1082957ar
https://doi.org/10.7202/1082957ar
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Summary:January 26, 2016, was a historic day. Nine years after the Caring Society and Asssembly of First Nations filed the case, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a landmark ruling that found Canada guilty of racial discrimination against First Nations children. Featuring interviews with the Caring Society's pro bono legal team, this short film explores the history and significance of the case through a legal lens. Thoughtful and engaging, the film is a must watch for legal professionals, educators, activists, and young people alike.