“First Nations children do better when they stay connected to their families, cultures, and communities. That is why we signed an agreement with the Saskatoon Tribal Council to let them run their own child and family services. I want the Minister of Indigenous Services to explain how the government is helping Indigenous children and supporting First Nations control over child care.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that keeping first nations children connected to their families, cultures and communities is essential to their well-being and to the strength of future generations. That is why supporting first nations leadership in child and family services is so important. On October 7, our government signed a historic agreement with the Saskatoon Tribal Council that recognizes the importance of first nations leadership in child and family services and supports communities in determining what is best for their children. Can the Minister of Indigenous Services share how this new government has stepped up to the plate to help indigenous children get connected to their family, cultures and languages while supporting first nations in exercising their inherent jurisdiction over the care and well-being of their children?”

“I want to congratulate the Saskatoon Tribal Council on reclaiming control over their children's care. A new agreement will provide them $269 million over seven years for housing, prevention, and support services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to first sincerely congratulate Tribal Chief Arkan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council on a historic milestone, reclaiming what has always been theirs: the authority to make decisions for their children. This landmark regional agreement, Māmowōhkamātowin, will see $269 million deployed over seven years, which will put predictable, flexible funding where communities need it the most. Investing in prevention, housing, post-majority supports and first nations representative services, we proudly—”