Description of the assignment.

We need to write 2 pages of Recommendations for Indigenous woman Talia’s Case.

The recommendations should be based on the following:

1. CASE (attached)
2. Notice of Apprehension. (attached)
3. Perspective of a Child Welfare worker (attached)
4. Perspective of a judge (attached)
5. Resource paper: INDIGENOUS CHILDREN AND THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN CANADA  (attached)
6. Recommendations in bullet points (below)

RECOMMENDATIONS in bullet point – please use these ideas.

• Child welfare law must include First Nation laws that would allow them to become responsible for their children.
• A western justice system fails to consider the realities faced by First Nations (for example, many communities lack access to services and programs mandated by the courts)
• In determining what custody and access arrangements will be in the child’s best interests, it is important to preserve the child’s cultural identity and linkage to the Aboriginal community.
• Elders and community care circles play a vital role in supporting families who are in crisis.
• Addiction counseling and rehabilitation services need to be expanded for parents, so that they can keep their children.
• Create parenting programs that are trauma-informed and culturally relevant to help families stay together and cope with any issues they may face.
• Expand culturally sensitive child care and family support services.