B.C.'s largest First Nation now fully responsible for child welfare services
The largest First Nation in B.C. by population, the Cowichan Tribes, has signed a co-ordination agreement that will see it assume full responsibility over youth and family services for its citizens.
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![Grace Lore, B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Cindy Daniels (Sulsulxumaat), Cowichan Tribes, signing a historic coordination agreement to support First Nations children, youth and families. (CNW Group/Indigenous Services Canada) Three women sign an agreement at a table, all of whom are wearing First Nations regalia.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7245402.1719276737!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/indigenous-services-canada-cowichan-tribes-agreement.jpg)
The largest First Nation in B.C. by population, the Cowichan Tribes, has signed a co-ordination agreement that will see it assume full responsibility over youth and family services for its citizens.