News Items tag as: Splatsin First Nation Child Welfare Lawsuit

Splatsin advance legal, political fight for jurisdiction over children in care
February 15, 2016 - 6:30 PM

ENDERBY - The Splatsin First Nation is pressing on with a lawsuit against the B.C. government with the hope it will see children returned to the community’s care.
Splatsin First Nation launches lawsuit against B.C. government
October 14, 2015 - 9:00 PM

ENDERBY - A local First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the B.C. government accusing it of ignoring the band's jurisdiction over the welfare of its children.
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Splatsin advance legal, political fight for jurisdiction over children in care