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Doing Better For Indigenous Children And Families: Jordan’S Principle Accountability Mechanisms Report, Naiomi Metallic, Hadley Friedland, Shelby Thomas

Reports & Public Policy Documents

In Part 1 of this report, we attempt to summarize the long history that forms the context of the need for independent accountability measures to meaningfully address the discrimination identified by the CHRT in Caring Society and prevent similar practices in the future. Drawing from this context, in Part 2, we set out what we identify as 10 key accountability needs of Indigenous children and families that must be addressed in order to provide effective accountability. Finally, in Part 3, we discuss features of effective accountability mechanisms and propose three interconnected mechanisms that we believe address the accountability …

Nova Scotia Home For Colored Children Restorative Inquiry: Council Of Parties Third Public Report, Jennifer Llewellyn, Jean Flynn, Chief Judge Pam Williams, Deborah Emmerson, Michael Dull, Dean Smith, Wayn Hamilton, George Gray, Tony Smith, Gerald Morrison, Joan Jones

Reports & Public Policy Documents

The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry was established following a 17-year journey for justice by former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC, or the Home). It was established under the authority of the Public Inquiries Act following a collaborative design process involving former residents, Government, and community members.

This public inquiry was the first of its kind in Canada to take a restorative approach. The Inquiry was a part of the Government of Nova Scotia’s commitment to respond to the institutional abuse and other failures of care experienced by former residents of the …

Nova Scotia Home For Colored Children Restorative Inquiry: Council Of Parties Second Public Report, Jennifer Llewellyn, Jean Flynn, Chief Judge Pam Williams, Deborah Emmerson, Michael Dull, Dean Smith, Wayn Hamilton, George Gray, Tony Smith, Gerald Morrison, Joan Jones

Reports & Public Policy Documents

The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry was established following a 17-year journey for justice by former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC, or the Home). It was established under the authority of the Public Inquiries Act following a collaborative design process involving former residents, Government, and community members.

This public inquiry was the first of its kind in Canada to take a restorative approach. The Inquiry was a part of the Government of Nova Scotia’s commitment to respond to the institutional abuse and other failures of care experienced by former residents of the …