The ministry is committed to ensuring a child-centred, integrated approach to Aboriginal children and families which promotes and protects the healthy development of children and youth while recognizing their lifelong kin and community attachments.
Aboriginal communities are an integral part of the work of the ministry.
They represent a significant and essential part of the child and family services partnerships within the province. As such, all ministry policy initiatives require an Aboriginal community impact assessment. This assessment must be broad in scope and recognize and respect the capacity of Aboriginal communities. This continuum also incorporates services delivered by either Aboriginal agencies, the ministry, or those Aboriginal communities in transition and development. The Aboriginal Relations Branch is available to provide strategic policy support to regions and headquarters.