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Cowichan Tribes, Canada and British Columbia commit to working together on Child and Family Services reform

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Friday, January 25, 2019

COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.

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  • COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed the agreement on January 24, 2019, in the presence of a witness from Cowichan Tribes.
  • This LOU between Canada, British Columbia and the Cowichan Tribes provides a framework that charts the path forward in recognizing and implementing Cowichan jurisdiction over their child and family services.
  • Lalum'utul' Smun'eem Child and Family Services have delegated authority to administer Child & Family Services for all on-Reserve Cowichan Tribes members.