b'CHILD WELFAREreform of First Nations child welfare.Services Long-Term Reform and manyrights of First Nations children and Dr. Blackstock has over 30 years ofother instrumental positions. In hisfamilies where there is a substantial experience working in child welfareroles, Mr. Shingoose continuouslyimbalance of power and to ensure and advocating for First Nations childrensfights alongside his colleagues toprotect First Nations childrens culture, rights and has published on topicsend discrimination against Firstspiritual traditions and practices. relating to reconciliation, IndigenousNationschildren. CWSD will not work above First theory, First Nations child welfareNations and Tribal Councils, but with and human rights. She has beenDuring the honouring, FSINthem, to help where possible for the instrumental in the development of theVice Chief David Pratt, alongsidebest interest of first the child and then First Nations Child & Family CaringKnowledge Keeper AJ Felix, presentedthe family. Ongoing analysis of intake Society of Canada and is a tirelessboth Mr. Shingoose and Dr. Blackstockcalls continues so our department advocate for the Spirit Bear Plan, Firstwith their own star blankets and eagleunderstands where we are needed.Nations children and their rights. Dr.feathers. The feathers are meant to help Blackstock continues to fight to ensureguide both advocates as they work for First Nations children receive equalFirst Nations children and The new CWSD has been developing benefits as other Canadian children. future generations. working relationships with many organizations since September Raymond Shingoose of Cote FirstIntake Calls and Advocacy 2021. This is necessary to effectively Nation has spent his 35-year career asThe objectives of the CWSD, withrepresent and advocate for the 74 First a social worker advocating for Firstrespect to intake calls and advocacy,Nations in Saskatchewan. In addition Nations children, youth and familiesis to protect the Inherent andto the First Nations it represents, in many roles. These roles includeTreaty rights, responsibilities andgood working relationships have been executive director of Yorkton Tribaljurisdiction in support of First Nationsestablished with Indigenous Service Councils Yellow Thunderbird Lodge,children, families and communities,Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, president of the First Nations Childin addition to defending Firstthe First Nations Caring Society, and Family Caring Societys BoardNations children and families againstthe Ministry of Social Services, the of Directors, regional representativemaladministration, abuse of powerSaskatchewan Health Authority, for the National Advisory Committeeand discrimination in child welfare.provincial universities, and provincial for First Nations Child and FamilyThe CWSD also helps protect theand national health departments. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations33'