AFN votes on way forward after $47.8B child-welfare reform deal is defeated

The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the advocacy body's executive team will meet in coming days to discuss next steps after chiefs voted against a $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada and approved a new negotiation mandate. "We also recognize the success of the campaign that defeated this resolution. You spoke with passion, and you convinced the majority to vote against this $47.8-billion national agreement," Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said in closing remarks as