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TALKS UNDERWAY TO REPLACE CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY IN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES

Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario could soon have their own child welfare agency.

The new agency would replace the Children’s Aid Society in the districts of Sudbury & Manitoulin and Nipissing and Parry Sound.

Talks are underway in Sudbury to have the new agency controlled by seven First Nation communities.

Nipissing First Nation Health Services psychologist Brenda Restoule says she’s hopeful the provincial government recognizes that indigenous child welfares agencies are having greater successes than current systems.

The new agency would include the First Nation communities of Magnetawan, Shawanaga, Wasauksing, Henvey Inlet, Dokis, Nipissing, and Wahnapitae.

Tom Mangos
Tom Mangos
I was born and raised in the former Borough of East York (now part of Toronto), a friendly community with small-town roots. After attending Ryerson’s Electrical Technology program in Toronto, I became involved in the family’s retail electronics business, eventually taking it over. During that time, I became involved in a number of community groups including the East York Community Centre Liaison Committee, and sitting on the board of the Toronto Police 54 Division liaison committee, as well as chairing the Pape Village Business Improvement Area. In 2007, I decided to pursue a career in radio broadcasting, enrolling in Humber College’s radio broadcasting program. It was a wonderful opportunity and something I’ve wanted to do since high school. After working at a number of stations in both Ontario and Alberta, I am excited to work alongside with the great team at 103.3 Moose FM in beautiful Parry Sound.

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