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Today we honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. We especially hold space for the mothers who are missing from their families and communities, and for all those who are still searching for answers.

We carry their memory with respect, love, and responsibility. May we continue to listen, learn, and stand together in support of healing and change, so every mother, daughter, sister, and auntie is safe and valued. ❤️

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In Indigenous child welfare, the “best interest of the child” includes cultural identity 🪶, community connection 🤝, and belonging—not just physical safety. These elements are essential for long-term wellbeing.

This Volunteer Week, we celebrate the incredible people who give their time, energy, and hearts to make a difference. 💛

At ICWC, we are truly honoured and grateful for our volunteers—your dedication uplifts our community, supports Indigenous families, and inspires change every day. 🌿🙌

Thank you for everything you do. You are the heart of our work! 💛✨

Growing up away from home can impact more than just where a child lives.

For many Indigenous children placed outside their families and communities, it can affect their sense of identity, belonging, and overall wellbeing. 🏠🌿 These experiences are complex, layered, and deeply important to understand.

Connection to family, community, and culture plays a vital role in supporting strong, healthy futures. 💛 When those connections are disrupted, the impacts can be lasting—but so can the strength found in reconnection and support. 🌱🤝

Let’s continue learning, listening, and working toward systems that keep children connected to where they come from. ✨

Today we recognize National Indigenous Languages Day 🪶📖 and honour the languages that carry the knowledge, teachings, and identities of Indigenous Nations.

Language is more than words—it holds culture, connection, and belonging. When Indigenous children grow up hearing and learning their language, they strengthen their sense of identity and their connection to family, community, and ancestors. 🌿
In child welfare, protecting language is part of protecting children. Supporting Indigenous languages helps ensure that children remain connected to who they are and where they come from.

Because when language lives, culture lives—and so do the roots that help our children grow strong. ✨

Keeping First Nations children connected to their families, culture, and communities supports identity, belonging, and long-term wellbeing.

Prevention and community support help ensure children can grow up surrounded by the people, teachings, and traditions that shape who they are.