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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Band Council of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation Effective Date: November 29, 2021 |
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation |
Primary Contact: Name: Melissa Allen Email address: melissa_allen@gnhfs.com Mailing address: Box 998 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Alternate Contact (if primary does not respond via phone or email within 24 hours): Name: Eleanor Wilson Email address: eleanor_wilson@gnhfs.com Name: Charlotte (Salla) Sukow Email address: salla_sukow@gnhfs.com |
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Council of the Tl'etinqox Government Effective Date: November 30, 2021 |
Tl'etinqox (Anaham) |
Primary Contact: Name: Angela Giovanelli Phone Number: 250-394-4302 ext. 233 Fax Number: 250-394-7026 Email address: Angelag@tletinqox.ca Mailing address: P.O box 168 Alexis Creek BC Canada VOL 1AO Alternate Contact (if primary does not respond via phone or email within 24 hours): Name: Ashton Harry Phone Number: 250-394-4212 ext. 214 Email address: ashtonharry@tletinqox.ca Mailing address: P.O box 168 Alexis Creek BC Canada VOL 1AO |
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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 |
Please attempt to contact by phone first. If no answer, please try email, and fax last. Primary Contact: Phone Number: Alternative Contact: Yvette Pierre, Child & Family Prevention Worker Phone Numbers: Mailing Address: Physical 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 |
Primary Contact: Carmen Hance, Social Development Manager Phone Number: 778-220-4025
Email: SD.Manager@Simpcw.com
Fax: 250-672-5858
Mailing Address: Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0
Alternate contact:
Marissa Eustache, Family Support Worker
Phone number: 250-682-1388
Email: marissa.eustache@simpcw.com
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Toquaht Nation Government Effective Date: January 6, 2022 |
Toquaht Nation |
666 |
Primary Contact: Lisa Morgan Fax: 1-250-726-4403 Email address: lisam@toquaht.ca Mailing address: |
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Tŝilhqot’in National Government Effective Date: |
Tl’esqox (Toosey) ?Esdilagh First Nation Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government Yunesit’in Government Tsideldel First Nation |
Primary Contact: Christa Smith, Executive Director of Denisiqi Services Society Phone number: Email address: |
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West Moberly First Nations Chief and Council Effective Date: February 18, 2022 |
West Moberly First Nations |
Primary Contact: Clorrisa Bigfoot, Health Director Phone Number: Fax: 250-788-1624 Email address: healthmanager@westmo.org Mailing address: |
