This course examines the legal and historical context of Indigenous child welfare in Canada. Topics include the history of state intervention such as residential schools and the Sixties Scoop; an in-depth analysis of the 2019 Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families, including its national standards, jurisdiction, and associated litigation; and wise practices for developing and implementing Indigenous child and family services legislation. Prerequisite: LAW 685.