May 31, 2013 - Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry
May 31, 2013 - Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry
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B.A. CYR - DR.EX. (WALSH) MAY <strong>31</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
D.L. ROUSSIN - DR.EX. (WALSH)<br />
S.E. TAYLOR - DR.EX. (WALSH)<br />
D.M. KNOL - DR.EX. (WALSH)<br />
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want to work with the families in supportive preventative<br />
way.<br />
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MS. WALSH:<br />
Just before we get to Bernice, when,<br />
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when Diane said why Ma Mawi had declined the opportunity or<br />
declined becoming a mandated agency because in order -- I<br />
can't recall your exact words but --<br />
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MS. ROUSSIN:<br />
In order to build the really true,<br />
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trusting relationships with families you can't have the<br />
power to take away their kids.<br />
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MS. WALSH:<br />
So I saw all of you nod your heads.<br />
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Was I accurate in perceiving that?<br />
MS. KNOL: Yes.<br />
MS. TAYLOR: Yes.<br />
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MS. WALSH:<br />
Is that a statement you all agree<br />
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with?<br />
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MS. KNOL: Yes.<br />
MS. TAYLOR: Yes.<br />
MS. WALSH: Okay. Thank you. Anything else<br />
before I go on to Bernice?<br />
MS. ROUSSIN: No, don't think so.<br />
MS. WALSH: Okay.<br />
MS. ROUSSIN: (Inaudible) thank you.<br />
MS. CYR: My name is Bernice Cyr. I'm the<br />
executive director of Native Women's Transition Centre.<br />
Native Women's Transition Centre has been around for 34<br />
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