Advocates are calling for a federal inquiry to examine racism directed at Aboriginal and First Nations children, arguing that deeper scrutiny is needed to understand underlying causes and prevent ongoing harm. One submission urges the inquiry to look beyond individual incidents and instead assess factors that contribute to racism, including how it develops over time and the “cumulative harm” it can cause. Another account frames the issue around the systems that hold power over First Nations children, calling for scrutiny of children’s protective services and related decision-making processes. The advocacy positions the inquiry as a way to identify where racism occurs, how it influences care and protections, and what changes may be required to reduce discriminatory impacts. While the reports focus on the need for broader examination, both align on the central point that racism in children’s protective contexts warrants detailed review. The push for an inquiry also highlights the expectation that investigations consider systemic drivers, not only outcomes for individual children.