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By Canadian Press

Siksika Nation a member

Blackfoot Confederacy files human rights complaint Indigenous Services Canada

Oct 13, 2022 | 3:38 PM

CALGARY – Representatives from three First Nations in southern Alberta have filed a human rights complaint against the federal government.

The three tribes, which are members of the Blackfoot Confederacy, are accusing Indigenous Services Canada of systemic discrimination against adults on the reserves who have developmental disabilities.

Siksika Councillor Tracy McHugh says federal supports are only available for children with disabilities on reserves until they turn 18.

She says after they turn 18, they must move off reserve in order to access Alberta government supports that can help them live on their own.

But often they need their families to move with them.

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McHugh says many of the families are impoverished, and moving creates a hardship.

An official with Indigenous Services Canada says the department takes claims of discrimination seriously and is reviewing the matter.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2022.

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