• The role of Aboriginal communities
• The role of non-Aboriginal service providers

See also:

• Links - Aboriginal web sites

The role of Aboriginal communities

First Nations, Aboriginal and Metis communities have very specific needs and face particular challenges. Children from these communities grow up in a unique social and cultural context, including:

• the importance of preserving a child's Aboriginal identity
• the specific role of Aboriginal communities in ensuring the safety and well-being of Aboriginal children

The role of non-Aboriginal service providers

Non-Aboriginal service providers working with Aboriginal children should make every effort to involve Aboriginal communities in areas such as:

• acquiring information to help assess levels of risk
• identifying services to reduce these risks
  
• planning and delivering culturally appropriate and accessible services
  
• aiding in preserving the child's cultural identity
  
• reuniting Aboriginal children with their culture, extended family and community
  
• identifying appropriate out-of-home placement resources
• participating with protection and continuing custody hearings involving Aboriginal children