What are the custody and access issues concerning Aboriginal peoples?
One of the primary concerns of the participants was children’s loss of culture and traditional knowledge when they are removed from their home. A participant explained that when children are taken away from the community, they are not able to experience and learn the traditional ways that are unique to their heritage. Another participant added that there is a great need for culturally sensitive and accessible support services, especially in the North. Inuit Communities An Inuk explained how Inuit have little access to services and, while willing to work with the government, have received no resources or responses to their requests for support. Inuit have limited access to the legal system due to inadequate financial resources, and they cannot afford lengthy court battles. However, traditionally there are few divorces among Inuit, as elders provide guidance in disputes, and the courts are used only when a solution cannot be found. Inuit single parents, especially women, face great diffi
