Indigenous Governing Bodies
Indigenous Governing Bodies for the purpose of providing notice under section 12 of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
Section 12 of the federal Act respecting First Nation, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families requires the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act to provide notice of significant measures to the Indigenous Governing Body to which a child belongs. Current Ministry of Children and Family Development policy interprets significant measures as being broader than court proceedings.
The same provision requires the Indigenous Governing Body to inform the Ministry of Children and Family Development that it is authorized to act on behalf of a section 35 rights-holding collective for the purposes of notice.
Documentation can be submitted to Denise Devenny, Assistant Deputy Minister, Partnerships and Indigenous Engagement Division, Ministry of Children and Family Development:
by email to: Denise.Devenny@gov.bc.ca;
or by mail to:
Denise Devenny, Assistant Deputy Minister
Partnerships and Indigenous Engagement Division
Ministry of Children and Family Development
PO BOX 9745 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC
V8V 0C5
Resources:
- The Ministry of Children Family Development’s policy on Working with Indigenous Children, Youth, Families and Communities under the federal legislation
- List and map of First Nations in British Columbia
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Name of Indigenous Governing Body |
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the Indigenous Governing Body |
Alternate Name (if applicable) | Band Number (if applicable) | Contact Information for Indigenous Governing Body |
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Cowichan Tribes Chief and Council Effective Date: April 30, 2020 |
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642 |
Cowichan Tribes General Manager Mailing Address: |
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Lake Babine Nation Effective Date: November 23, 2020 |
607 |
Primary Contact: Phone Numbers: Alternate Contact (if primary does not respond via phone or email within 24 hours): Emma Palmantier, Health Director Phone Numbers: Fax Number: 250-692-4726 Email: Emma.palmantier@lakebabine.com Mailing Address: |
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McLeod Lake Indian Band Effective Date: September 15, 2021 |
McLeod Lake Indian Band |
Primary Contact: Chris Branigan, Family Worker Phone Numbers: Email: familytherapist@mlib.ca
Alternate Contact (if primary does not respond via phone or email within 24 hours): Phone Numbers: Email: mvansomer@mlib.ca Mailing Address: |
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Nisga’a Lisims Government Effective Date: April 1, 2020 |
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677 671 |
Director of Programs and Services |
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Simpcw Chief and Council Effective Date: June 1, 2020 |
Simpcw North Thompson Indian Band North Thompson Indian Band |
691 |
Social Development Manager Alternate contact: |
