This year we're honouring many inspirational Indigenous rights activists from Canada for their resilience and passion amidst widespread discrimination. Meet Cindy Blackstock one of our Ambassadors of Conscience recipients for 2017. | Amnesty International Canada

Nothing in the federal budget for First Nations children in care, advocate Cindy Blackstock said, despite three legal orders to provide equitable funding. "It's a sad day for the nation." #Budget2017 #cdnpoli | CBC Indigenous

Cindy Blackstock, the executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, reacts to the Federal Court's decision to uphold a landmark ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordering compensation for First Nations children affected by the on-reserve child welfare system. | CBC Politics

Activist and social worker Cindy Blackstock says the federal government had always known it was underfunding services for First Nations children — and chose to continue doing it Link in @cbcdocs bio to watch The Good Canadian on CBC Gem and CBC Docs YouTube 📺 | CBC Docs