Rates of disability among Indigenous peoples are significantly higher than those in non-Indigenous populations. According to the Assembly of First Nations, Indigenous people in Canada are affected by disability 20‑50% more than non-Indigenous people. In November 2015, Indigenous Disability Canada/British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (IDC/BCANDS) launched Indigenous Disability
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) applauds Representative for Children and Youth’s report on tragic case and calls for systemic reform (July 16, 2024 – Vancouver, BC)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) extends its heartfelt commendation to the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) for the meticulous and
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day: A commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and culturally competent support (June 20, 2024 – New Westminster, B.C.)—Tomorrow, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, set within National Indigenous History Month which is honoured in Canada throughout June. At this time,
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) applauds Provincial Government’s new anti-racism legislation (April 12, 2024 – New Westminster, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) welcomes the recent announcement from the Provincial Government regarding the introduction of new anti-racism legislation. The legislation, as outlined in the news release from