==The Indigenous child protection process==
In 2022, the ''CFCSA'' was amended to better respect the inherent rights of Indigenous communities to provide their own child and family services, and to keep Indigenous children safely connected to their cultures and communities.
The guiding principles in section 2 of In 2022, the ''CFCSA'' include two provisions that are specific was changed to Indigenous families: # Section 2 (b.1) recognizes that Indigenous families and their communities share responsibility for better respect the upbringing and well-being rights of Indigenous children.# Section 2 (f) states that Indigenous children are entitled communities to learn about provide their own child and practice their traditions, customsfamily services, and languages and belong to help keep Indigenous children safely connected to their Indigenous cultures and communities.
Reported protection concerns can be investigated by an Indigenous authority The guiding principles in accordance with that community's Indigenous law, customs, and traditions. In these cases, the MCFD is not the authority dealing with Indigenous children. Note that in older versions section 2 of the ''CFCSA'', include two provisions that are specific to Indigenous peoples were categorized under the term ''Aboriginal'' so you may still see that term in some child protection publications in BC, as well as online.families:
If you or your child is * section 2(b.1) recognizes that Indigenous families and their communities share responsibility for the upbringing and well-being of Indigenouschildren, and you have been reported * section 2(f) says that Indigenous children are entitled to MCFD or are otherwise involved with MCFDlearn about and practice their traditions, customs, you can read published comprehensive information from Legal Aid BC. See the materials listed under the Resources and Links under this section, or visit the [https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca/child-family-rights/child-protection Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website pages on child protection]languages and belong to their Indigenous communities.
If you are reported to MCFD or Reported protection concerns can be investigated by an Indigenous authorityin accordance with that community's Indigenous law, customs, and traditions. In these cases, they might conclude therethe MCFD is ''not''s enough concern to supervise your care the authority dealing with Indigenous children. (Note that in older versions of the childCFCSA, start court proceedingsIndigenous peoples were referred to using the term ''Aboriginal'', or remove and you may still see that term in some child protection publications in the childprovince, as well as online.)
If you or your child is Indigenous, and you have been reported to MCFD or are otherwise involved with MCFD, you can get a lot more information from Legal Aid BC. See the materials listed under the Resources and Links under this section, or visit the [https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca/child-family-rights/child-protection Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website pages on child protection]. If you are reported to MCFD or an Indigenous authority, they might conclude there's enough concern to supervise your care of the child, start court proceedings, or remove the child. If this happens, you should contact the Parents Legal Centre or a lawyer immediately to learn more about your rights.
==Resources and links==