Cindy Blackstock

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indy Blackstock, B.A., M.M., Phd. (student)

A member of the Gitksan Nation, Cindy has worked in the field of child and family services for over twenty years on the front line, in professional development and research. In her current capacity, Cindy is honoured to be the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (www.fncaringsociety.com). This national organization supports First Nations child and family service agencies and regional organizations in Canada by providing research, professional development and networking services.

Cindy has published numerous research papers, articles and curriculum related to Aboriginal child welfare and Indigenous child rights. Current professional interests include serving as the Co-convenor of the Indigenous Sub Group for The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Co-director of the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare, and a member of the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and the Canadian Education Association.

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