First Nations Caring Society Annual Gala
1405 matthews avenue Winnipeg, MB, Canada

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported this year's education workshop and fundraising gala. A special thank you to Jordan River Anderson's family who traveled to attend. We are so grateful to Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services for their hard work in planning this event. We will see you on October 15, 2020 for next year's Caring Society gala!

On October 22, 2019 Jordan River Anderson, founder of Jordan's Principle was born. He would have been 20 years old today. We honour him and his legacy that has helped thousands of First Nations children.

Out of respect for the families and communities in Manitoba affected by this past weekend's snowstorm, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Gala and education workshop for the time being. Stay tuned for further updates!

We will be selling copies of Spirit Bears 2020 calendar, his first and second book at the Gala! 15$

Spirit Bear's latest book was just honoured with the PMC Indigenous Literature Award for children's literature. Huge thanks to Spotted Fawn Productions for the... beautiful illustrations in the book and to the children who inspired the story of reconciliation activism that inspired the story. Order your copy in French or English at [email protected] for $15.00 plus tax/shipping. All proceeds to children's reconciliation efforts. See more

Just updated! Need a quick summary of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders on Jordan's Principle? Here is a great free resource: https://fncaringsociety.com//summary_of_jordans_principle_

Did you know that my first book "Spirit Bear and Children Make History" is available in Cree (to honour Jordan River Anderson) and Carrier (where I am from)? Download the First Nations language versions free of charge here: https://fncaringsociety.com/SpiritBear/children-make-history

In honour of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's closing ceremonies 4th anniversary, here is a small clip from my animated series that is coming up! vimeo.com/340436924

Today marks the 12th anniversary of filing the complaint on First Nations child welfare and Jordan's Principle. Learn more about the case and what you can do! https://fncaringsociety.com/7-free-ways-make-difference

Another win for First Nations kids! Evidence to be heard at the CHRT on the definition of an FN child. Until then, Canada ordered to provide services under Jordan's Principle to non-status FN children with life threatening or urgent cases. Read the full ruling!

As a First Nations Child & Family Service agency, you might have questions about what you can submit for retroactive costs going back to Jan, 26, 2016. As per the CHRT, we created a list to help! (https://fncaringsociety.com///fncfsa_funding_changes_0.pdf)

Here’s something interesting

Use the hashtag #CSGALA2017 when posting online about the 2017 Caring Society Gala!