On January 1, 2020, Bill C-92 came into force. This legislation was co-developed with Indigenous, provincial, and territorial partners with the goal of keeping Indigenous children and youth connected to their families, communities, and culture.
On July 27, 2023, Fisher River sent correspondence to Canada and Manitoba pursuant to subsection 20(2) of Bill C-92 to formally request to enter into a coordination agreement.
The correspondence to Canada and Manitoba included a brief overview of the Fisher River child and family services model stating that it will be focused on core values, prevention services, family decision making, and keeping children connected to families and the community. It also stated Fisher River’s intention to exercise jurisdiction recognized in section 18(2) of Bill C-92 with respect to dispute resolution processes by creating a Tribunal.
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.
It is the mission of our leadership to provide quality services and programs that are coordinated and responsive to the needs of our people. All services and programs will be aimed at making our community progressive and self sustaining, while recognizing that our treaty relationship is paramount.
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.