At Mincher Koeman, we are proud to be participating in Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the healing and bravery of the survivors of Canada’s residential school system. This event was established in May 2013 as part of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School Commemoration Project and Reunion. The idea for Orange Shirt Day came… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Participates in ‘Orange Shirt Day’ to Honour Residential School Survivors
Category: Indigenous Rights
Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children
It is an unfortunate reality that in our society there are times when it becomes necessary for government agencies to intervene with families and, for their protection, remove children from the custody of their parents. In Alberta, such intervention is governed by through the Child Youth & Family Enhancement Act (the “CYFEA”). Under section 19 of this… Continue reading Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children
Does White Paper 2.0 Aim to Extinguish Indigenous Rights?
In 1969 the Canadian government under Pierre Trudeau put forth a policy paper proposal titled the 1969 White Pater Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy. The intent of the policy was to eliminate not only the Indian Act but also all treaties in existence at that time. The policy was intended to… Continue reading Does White Paper 2.0 Aim to Extinguish Indigenous Rights?
Racine v. Woods – Rethinking the Importance of Culture and Heritage
The seminal case of Racine v. Woods from the Supreme Court has set the path for many indigenous children’s lives and their upbringing. However, is now the time to ask- is this case still good law? This case was decided in 1983, just after the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced in 1982.… Continue reading Racine v. Woods – Rethinking the Importance of Culture and Heritage