Ten Prairie-based First Nations are suing the Canadian government over the loss of language, culture and tradition inflicted on communities by the modern First Nations child-welfare system. "Unfortunately, I've seen first-hand the damage done, not only to the individuals but also to my community," said Harold (Sonny) Cochrane, who is from Fisher River and a lawyer on the case with Indigenous law firm Cochrane Saxberg in Winnipeg. "The other plaintiffs are Poplar River First Nation, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manto Sipi Cree Nation and Dakota Tipi First Nation in Manitoba and Horse Lake First Nation, Swan River First Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation, Sucker Creek First Nation and Dene Thá First Nation in Alberta