Dr. Cindy Blackstock

Dr. Cindy Blackstock is a Canadian Indigenous rights advocate and social worker who works to improve the lives of Indigenous children and their families. She is a professor and executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, focusing on promoting equitable access to education, health, and social services for Indigenous communities. Blackstock has also been a prominent voice in legal actions to ensure the Canadian government upholds its commitments to Indigenous children’s well-being. Her efforts aim to address systemic inequalities and support the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples across Canada.