73 A society, person or entity that proposes to provide a prescribed service to a First Nations, Inuk or Métis child or young person, or to exercise a prescribed power under this Act in relation to such a child or young person, shall consult with a representative chosen by each of the child’s or young person’s bands and First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities in accordance with the regulations. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by adding the following section before Part V: (See: 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2) Prevention-focused Indigenous service provider Designation 73.1 (1) The Minister may designate an entity as a prevention-focused Indigenous service provider if the entity meets the prescribed requirements. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Functions (2) A prevention-focused Indigenous service provider may perform one or more of the following functions: 1. Providing prevention services, early intervention services or community-based support services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, young persons and families. 2. Facilitating access by First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and young persons to community programs and activities that respect and promote Indigenous languages, cultures and spirituality. 3. Providing guidance and support to First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and young persons in exercising their rights under Part II (Children’s and Young Persons’ Rights). 4. Providing services that strengthen the autonomy and integrity of the family units of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and young persons and support family reunification for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and young persons. 5. Providing services that support the physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and developmental needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and young persons. 6. Providing services that enable and support the establishment of a circle of supportive persons for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children. 7. A prescribed function. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Society not designated (3) The Minister shall not designate a society as a prevention-focused Indigenous service provider. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Revocation of designation (4) The Minister may revoke a designation made under this section. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. List of prevention-focused Indigenous service providers (5) The Minister shall establish, in accordance with the regulations, and maintain a list of prevention-focused Indigenous service providers. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Public availability (6) The Minister shall make the list available to the public. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2 - not in force Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by adding the following section before Part V: (See: 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2) First Nations, Inuk or Métis child — complementary services 73.2 (1) A society or prescribed service provider that is providing a service to a First Nations, Inuk or Métis child shall seek the following information and, in accordance with subsection (2), provide it to the child or a prescribed person, unless the child or prescribed person does not wish to receive the information: 1. Information about services provided by prevention-focused Indigenous service providers for which the child or prescribed person may be eligible. 2. Where applicable, information about services offered or recommended by the child’s bands or First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Timing and manner (2) A society or prescribed service provider shall provide the information listed in subsection (1) in accordance with the regulations and the following rules: 1. The society shall provide the information at the time the society determines that the child is in need of protection and at the prescribed times and under the prescribed circumstances. 2. The prescribed service provider shall provide the information at the prescribed times and under the prescribed circumstances. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Referrals (3) If, after having been provided the information listed in subsection (1), the child or prescribed person wishes to receive any of the services set out in the information, the society or service provider shall take the prescribed steps to enable the child or prescribed person to receive those services. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2 - not in force Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by adding the following section before Part V: (See: 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2) Circles of supportive persons 73.3 In accordance with the regulations and at the prescribed times and under the prescribed circumstances, a society or prescribed service provider that is providing a service to a First Nations, Inuk or Métis child shall, (a) if the child or a prescribed person so wishes, establish a circle of supportive persons for the child together, where possible, with their family; and (b) consult with or take the prescribed action with respect to the circle of supportive persons. 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2022, c. 2, Sched. 3, s. 2 - not in force part V   child Protection Interpretation Interpretation