We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice

This documentary examines a historic court battle for the rights of First Nations children, through a case filed by the Assembly of First Nations and Child Caring Society of Canada against the federal government. Deeper understanding, research, discussions and projects related to children and human rights, discrimination, systemic racism and barriers, over-representation of First Nations children in foster care, and historical and current child welfare systems. Students could develop further knowledge of the justice system and how it affects First Nations, past and present. Students can learn more in depth about Jordan’s Principle and the key advocates who fought tirelessly for the human treatment of First Nations children. What is the connection between the forced assimilation policies of residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, child welfare and the foster care system? Research the impacts of colonization tactics such as the reserve system and forced relocation. What are examples of traditional child-rearing practices? What are some of the lasting, devastating effects of government policies on First Nations family structures and what are examples of traditional kinship and community practices? What is Jordan’s Principle and how does it protect First Nations children?