Province, First Nations sign Working Relationship Agreement – Labradorian

October 6, 2015

A new Working Relationship Agreement has been signed between the Provincial Government and the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau First Nations.

The agreement was signed on Oct. 5 in an effort to improve service coordination and information sharing pertaining to child protection in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish.

“It is extremely important that we keep the lines of communication open with all of our partners and stakeholders as we strive to determine how to best serve our province’s Aboriginal children and youth,” said Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services.

“The agreement speaks to our collective efforts in finding ways to improve planning around the safety and placement of Aboriginal children and youth, as well as enhancing service coordination and delivery in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. It is important that we reflect and address the realities of delivering services in our northern communities, and I am very pleased with the new agreement.”

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