Resources

Articles

Explore our collection of articles on the benefits of nature-based education and how to support your child's development at home.

 

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Recommended Reading

Discover our list of recommended nature books for children, carefully selected to inspire a love for the outdoors and spark curiosity.

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Supportive Resources

Access helpful resources and tools to encourage holistic growth and well-being for your child, both at our Forest School and at home.

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Federal Legislation

The following federal legislation is applicable to the delivery of Indigenous child and family services across Canada:

An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Bill C-92)

Authorized Indigenous Governing Bodies (IGBS) - (which require notice of significant measure regarding an Indigenous child under the new federal legislation above)

Provincial Legislation

The following provincial legislation is applicable to the delivery of child and family services (including adoption services) in Manitoba:

The Adoption Act

The Child and Family Services Act

The Child and Family Services Authorities Act

The Family Maintenance Act

The Fatal Inquiries Act

The Financial Administration Act

The Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act

The Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act

The Ombudsman Act

The Personal Health Information Act

The Social Services Administration Act


Regulations

Child and Family Services Regulation

Child and Family Services Authorities Regulation

Authority Determination Protocol Regulation

Critical Incident Reporting Regulation

Foster Home Licensing and Appeals


Resources

AJI-CWI Website

Caring for First Nations Children Society

Child Protection - Designated Intake Agencies

Child Welfare League of Canada

Envision: The Manitoba Journal of Child Welfare

First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

First Nations Component of the Canadian Incident Study of Report Child Abuse and Neglect (FNCIS 2008)

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Provincial Standards Manual

Provincial Advisory Committee on Child Abuse


Leadership

Assembly of First Nations

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Southern Chiefs' Organization

Partners & Collaterals

Aboriginal Youth Network

The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centers (CASAC)

Child & Family Services of Central Manitoba

Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba

Children’s Advocate Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (see also: Opaskwayak Cree Nation)

Cybertip

The Family Centre

First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

Ka Ni Kanichihk

Kids Help Phone

Indian & Northern Affairs Canada

Intertribal Child & Family Services

Jewish Child & Family Services

Little Warriors

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

MacDonald Youth Services

Manitoba Family Services & Consumer Affairs

Manitoba Foster Family Network

Marymound

Metis Child & Family & Community Services

Metis Child & Family Services Authority

National Youth in Care Network

New Directions

Ombudsman Manitoba

Resource Assistance for Youth Inc.

Voices! Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network


Hotlines

Canada Child Abuse Hotline | 1 (800) 422-4453

Kids Help Phone Hotline | 1 (800) 668-6868

Manitoba Foster Care Recruitment Line | 1 (888) 995-5646

Sexual Assault Crisis Number | 1 (888) 292-7565

 

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