This Mother’s Day, we honour remarkable Canadian women who nurtured not only children—but generations of parents, educators, and families. These mothers and maternal figures helped shape how parenting is understood and practiced across Canada. 👩⚖️ Dr. Cindy Blackstock (b. 1964) Indigenous child welfare advocate and executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Story: Born in Burns Lake, British Columbia, and a member of the Gitxsan First Nation, Dr. Cindy Blackstock has devoted her life to advocating for equitable treatment of First Nations children. Often referred to as a "single mom to 163,000 kids," she has been instrumental in challenging systemic inequalities in Canada's child welfare system. Her efforts led to a landmark 2016 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that found the federal government discriminated against First Nations children by underfunding child welfare services on reserves. Dr. Blackstock's unwavering com...
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