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Parents’ counsel update: Kwadacha Nation


May 26, 2026 Child Protection Indigenous
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, effective May 25, 2026, Kwadacha Nation has been added to the list of Indigenous Governing Bodies for the purpose of receiving notice of significant measures under section 12 of an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Kwadacha Nation must receive notice prior to taking any significant measure regarding a child or youth from its Nation.

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