Native group home for children is shut down

Wednesday, February 27, 2008  

The government of Saskatchewan has shut down a children's group home run by the Keeseekoose First Nation.

The Wi Ci Ti Zon Group Home was closed after reports of a fire and a confrontation between residents and staff. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is investigating.

Three Native girls aged 12 to 17 were living in the home. They have been placed elsewhere, said Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer.

In 2006, the government shut down a Native teen safe house in Regina after safety and management problems were uncovered.

Get the Story:
Province closes Keeseekoose group home for girls (CBC 2/26)
Province closes children's group home after fire (The Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2/26)

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