First Nation (Band) Representative Support
The Band Representative Liaison supports Anishinabek First Nation (Band) Representatives in their role(s) by providing and developing resources and/or training to build capacity and collaboration in child well-being, and community development. As well as staying informed on legislative changes, and policy and program development by engaging in consultation with the Anishinabek Nation, federal and provincial governments, child well-being agencies, legal representatives, and other child welfare stakeholders.
First Nation Representative Contact List
As a communication tool, the First Nation Representative Contact list is used to inform First Nation Reps of new initiatives , changes in legislation, training, employment, and funding opportunities. First Nation Reps are also encouraged to collaborate with each other.
New to the First Nation Representative Program or need to update your contact information?
Contact Noreen Conway, Band Representative Liaison atFirst Nation Representative Focus Group
Consists of two members from each region of the Anishinabek Nation, to help plan and support the ongoing needs of First Nation Representatives.
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement
As of March 10, 2025, compensation claims can be submitted for two out of the nine Classes:
Claimants who may be eligible for more than one Class will have to submit a separate Claim Form for each Class.
Eligible Claimants will receive compensation only after reaching the Age of Majority. Claims cannot be accepted from individuals younger than two years from the Age of Majority, and payments cannot be issued before reaching Age of Majority.Ontario Final Agreement
Child Welfare Resources:
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families
- Child Protection Law in Ontario
- Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
- Devon's Principle
- Keira's Law
- Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service
- Office of the Children's Lawyer
- Ontario Family Practice Law
- Steps to Justice - Conference in my Child Protection Case
Funding Opportunities
First Nation (Band) Representative Support
- Supports First Nations when children, youth, young adults, and families from their community are involved or at risk of involvement with the child and family services system.
Indigenous Services Canada Capital (ISC) Funding
- Supports costs of capital assets needed for the delivery of First Nation Child, Youth and Family Services to First Nations children, youth, and families on-reserve.
Jordan's Principle
- Helps First Nation children access products and services such as: speech therapy, educational supports, medical equipment, mental health services, and more.
Post-Majority Support Services
- For youth aging out of care or young adults formerly in-care. Funding is at actuals from age of majority up to the age of 26.
