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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
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The Caring Society stands with First Nations children, youth, and families for equal opportunities to succeed.
A heartfelt thank you to Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency for hosting the 15th Annual Caring Society Gala in Winnipeg last month. Thank you to the volunteers, artists, performers & the Anderson family who helped make the evening such a success 💛

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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#GivingTuesdayCA is coming up on December 2nd! And thanks to our friends at CanadaHelps the Caring Society can now receive gifts of securities online. It’s simple, secure, and you’ll receive a tax receipt for the market value once the transfer is complete. Learn more: fncaringsociety.com/donate
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Along w/ standing up for the constitutional rights of transgender, two-spirit & non-binary people, there are other ways you can challenge transphobia: normalize pronouns & gender diversity, centre & uplift trans voices, interrupt misinformation - talk about what really keeps people safe & supported.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This film features 8 young people who participated in the Caring Society’s social-justice based reconciliation campaigns in elementary & secondary school. Excellent resource to inspire learning & action that can help change the world: fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cozy up this winter season with our Spirit Bear Socks! All proceeds go toward youth-led reconciliation-based events and initiatives 🧡💙💛

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November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Weekly reminder that Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2025 calendar is available for pre-order! Calendars are available for purchase in French and English. Visit the Caring Society shop to get yours today.

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November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This week's featured resource is the Jordan's Principle Learning Guide. 🐾 The guide offers lesson plans, curriculum links, assessment suggestions, & ways to get involved in the Jordan's Principle campaign & other Caring Society initiatives. fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Each year on November 8, we honour the contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, as well as those who serve today ❤️ #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week's featured resource is Spirit Bear’s Beary Caring Curriculum. 🐾 It helps teachers incorporate the Caring Society’s initiatives and campaigns with their students to enact social justice and reconciliation-based actions. https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’ve partnered with UNICEF on a poll for youth about Jordan’s Principle. Jordan’s Principle has been life-changing for First Nations kids, but much more needs to be done by Canada. We want to hear from you! The poll is anonymous + sent directly to your device.
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Great news! You can now pre-order Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2026 calendar! Available in both English & French, calendars are $20 (+tax). All proceeds go towards helping ensure First Nations kids can grow up safely at home & be proud of who they are 💛 https://fncaringsociety.com/shop
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃 Don't forget to send us your creative bear-themed carvings by midnight tonight to enter Spirit Bear's pumpkin carving contest. You can tag us on social media or email your submission to info@fncaringsociety.com.
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Did you know that Spirit Bear's resources are available to everyone who wants to learn more about the Caring Society's campaigns and initiatives for social justice and reconciliation? https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
October 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New resource 📑 Do you have questions on what sets formal equality apart from substantive equality? Explore our new information sheet to deepen your understanding of substantive equality and how it applies to Jordan's Principle.

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October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
To mark the start of its human rights hearing addressing long-standing inequities in education for First Nations children, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is hosting an opening ceremony. For all media inquiries, please contact Victoria Gray at Victoria.Gray@mncfn.ca 📄
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Have you submitted your bear-themed carving yet? There's still time to send us your entry by tagging us on social media or emailing your submission to info@fncaringsociety.com. 🎃
October 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today is Jordan River Anderson's birthday. Jordan's legacy lives in all of us who stand up for First Nations children, and today we are celebrating Jordan's birthday by sharing a scrapbook from Bear Witness Day celebrations held earlier this year.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We are excited to announce this year's recipients of the Jordan's Principle Scholarship!
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Save the date! The National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) is hosting a webinar this Friday, October 24, to collect your thoughts on how to end Canada's discrimination in FNCFS. For more information, visit www.nationalchildrenschiefscommission.org/copy-of-tran....
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Reminder! If you have a Jordan's Principle request that has been delayed or denied and aren't sure what options are available, check out our new information sheet where we share some legal avenues you may wish to explore 📝
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October 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
October is here, and you know what that means – Spirit Bear's pumpkin carving contest! 🎃🐻To enter, email or tag us in photos of your best bear-themed carvings. Submit by October 31 to join the fun!
October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Did you know all of Spirit Bear's books are available to read in English, French & some First Nations languages? For anyone looking to teach about equity, reconciliation & how kids can make a difference, don't forget to check out the accompanying learning guides!📚 fncaringsociety.com/spirit.../bo...
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As part of the Caring Society's 15th annual gala, join Cindy Blackstock, Jessica Saunders & a panel of experts as they discuss what’s next with the proceedings at the Tribunal to end discrimination in FNCFS & full implementation of Jordan’s Principle.

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October 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Canada is taking First Nations kids back to court on October 6th, 2025.

Read more about the Powless family and supporters holding Canada accountable for its legal obligations concerning Jordan's Principle, bit.ly/PowlessInformationSheet

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October 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM