Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry
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First witness takes the stand. CEO of Child Welfare Service, Alanna Brownlee. Describing how the service works #sinclairinquiryby Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:08 PM -
Phoenix Sinclair's Inquiry into her death begins today. Commission Council says "in our society, how can a child be in invisible."by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:10 PM
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Inquiry process being explained right now. Hard to look away from Phoenix's photo. She looks happy. Has a toy on her lap.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:40 PM -
Phoenix photo is displayed on a computer monitor. All desks in room have one. People in gallery can also see the screens.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:41 PM
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Seeing photos of the little girl. There are rows of desks in this room & all have a photo of Phoenix front & centre. She has a little smile.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:42 PM
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Goal of Phoenix inquiry to learn more about the MB child protection system, care of Phoenix & find areas to make system strongerby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:47 PM
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Phoenix was in & out of child protection. She was murdered by her mother and mother's partner. No one knew the 5 year old was missing/deadby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:48 PM
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Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry starts in Wpg. Room is full. Appears there are more chairs up front for those involved then in the public galleryby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:26:49 PM
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Learning about organization of CFS system and roles individuals & agencies involved. Slow start but important base information.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:40:43 PM
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In 2003, there were 18 different CFS agencies across Manitoba. (ie. sagkeeng, southeast, jewish, peguis) They report to director of CFS.by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 3:41:54 PM
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Inquiry has lots of players including: CFS agencies, individual workers, union lawyers, 1 foster mom, biological dad, aboriginal groups.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:54:16 PM
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On a break. Counted 12 tables for those with "standing" most of those have two people seated at them. About 25 seated in public gallery.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 3:57:39 PM
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Inquiry continues.by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 4:04:25 PM
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Brownlee going over logistics of how CFS works and and who people must report too. #PhoenixSinclairInquiryby Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 4:14:15 PM
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Now there are 25 different CFS agencies across MB and they report to a Authority. (ie. Peguis CFS reports to First Nation South Authority)by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 4:20:13 PM
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Between 2000-2005 the period of time #phoenix was in CFS care, CFS went through several changes including a decrease in staff.by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 4:41:49 PM
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Phoenix background:
Born 2000
Body found 2005
Gov calls inquiry 2006
Jury convicts Sam Kematch & Karl McKay 2008
Commissioner named 2011by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 4:42:46 PM -
Alana Brownlee is the first witness called in the Inquiry. She's been providing details on CFS agency layout, programs, and staffing levels.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 4:46:18 PM
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In 2005, CFS transfered 2500 case files to aboriginal authorities. Down graded from 555 staff to 230 staff. #phoenixby Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 4:47:36 PM
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The child welfare system was involved with Phoenix Sinclair and her family off and on from 2000-2005.by Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 4:52:44 PM
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Alana Brownlee wrapped testimony. Phoenix Inquiry Commission breaking for lunchby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 5:10:46 PM
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Commission Counsel Sherri Walsh says Keematch and McKay refused to speak to her. #PhoenixSinclairInquiryby Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 5:18:41 PM
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Back at the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry in Winnipeg.
Things should get underway shortly.
#PhoenixSinclairInquiryby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 6:47:36 PM -
Public gallery much smaller than this morning. #PhoenixSinclairInquiryby Crystal Goomansingh via twitter 9/5/2012 6:51:28 PM
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Lunch break is over. 2nd witness taking the stand. Business Analyst with CFS. Talking about CFS application process. #PhoenixSinclairInquiryby Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 6:53:42 PM
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#PhoenixSinclairInquiry done today. Resumes tomorrow with testimony from informant. Can not be identified, they will appear by video.by Lorraine Nickel via twitter 9/5/2012 8:59:25 PM