BC Update
Approved joint communication
Supporting DCN children and families in BC
Advocacy, information sharing and planning for future service delivery in British Columbia.
Driftpile Cree Nation is working with British Columbia’s Ministry of Children and Family Development to strengthen the Nation’s involvement in decisions affecting DCN children and families in BC.
Progress described in the update
JUNE 2025
An Information Sharing Agreement
The agreement supports timely and culturally responsible information sharing between DCN and MCFD.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Notice of significant measures
DCN was added to BC’s list of Indigenous Governing Bodies for notice when significant measures are being considered.
ONGOING WORK
Relationships and service planning
DCN and MCFD continue work on a service delivery approach that reflects the Nation’s laws, priorities and community needs.
What is a significant measure?
Significant measures can include decisions about taking a child into care, changes in placement, adoption and returning a child to a parent.
Understanding the implementation status
The approved communication explains that full implementation of DCN jurisdiction in BC had not yet occurred. It outlines ongoing advocacy and work toward future service delivery.
Read the full communication for the status and next steps described in that update.
For information about the Nation’s involvement in a child welfare matter, contact CKAM and ask about Band Representative Services.