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The 2026 AFN AGA sees the NCCC bringing two resolutions to the Nations to help execute their mandate to ensure no child is left behind and that Canada respects the principles of Free Prior and Informed Consent. Please click on the link below to go to the 2026 AGA information page.  

It is important that your Leadership understand the details of the two proposals in front of the CHRT so that they can make an informed decision.  The NCCC is available to meet with your Nation or Agency to discuss the Loving Justice Plan, the situation at the CHRT, and comparisons to Canada's Plan. Please email nccc@ourchildrenourway.ca or scan the QR code below. 

Request a Presentation or Technical Conversation: The Commissioners and their teams are glad to assist your Nation wherever possible. Please do not hesitate to request a conversation with a technician to ensure your Nation has the information it needs to participate in a meaningful way. 

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The NCCC was created 19 years after the Caring Society and the Nations in Assembly took a complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that said Canada was discriminating against First Nations Children. In 2016, the CHRT finally agreed. If you want to see the big picture steps along this path, click "NCCC Timeline". 

The NCCC has not been able to secure funding to cover its work. All Commissioners and Technicians are being supported through their home Nation or Agency. Our Legal and Secretariat are working without promise of pay. Please donate if you can. 

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Meet the Commissioners! Just click on a Commissioner below to learn more

Chief Frost s smiling with her shoulder length hair falling on a beaded vest
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Chief Jacko is looking more serious than usual with his hair pulled back against an orange floral background
Chief Knockwood smiles while wearing her tall headdress and a black shirt with white feathers on the shoulder
Chief Okemow looks mischievously through her glasses wearing a black top with white earings
Chief Monias smiles under his feathered headdress banded in red. His shirt is black with a red yellow and teal beading across the chest
Chief Beaudin sits at a desk with her hair pulled back, her hands clasped in front of her white shirt under a sand colored blazer. She wears beaded neclace and earings.
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Forest Path

The NCCC initially expected to negotiate with Canada to create a plan for Long Term Reform of First Nations Child & Family Services. In Feb 2025, an RFP went out asking for those with an interest and ability to undertake negotiations to apply to work (pro-bono) with the NCCC. The people who stepped up are identified below. Click on a negotiator below to learn more. 

In August 2025, CHRT 80 was released by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. CHRT 80 is an order that says the Parties to the original complaint have until December 20, 2025 to submit their versions of a plan to end Canada's discrimination to the Tribunal. This will not be a final document, but a list of solutions the parties would like the CHRT to consider ordering Canada to undertake.

The Negotiators are now helping the NCCC to ensure key components are relayed to the Tribunal. Commissioners also have technical helpers from their own regions. 


 

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Richard appears misleadingly innocent in a button down shirt and a sweater, not betraying his master negotiation skills
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Forest Path

The NCCC brought to you by Resolutions 60 and 61 of the Special Chiefs Assembly, October 2024

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