Requesting Files: IGBs/IAs

This page contains instructions and the request form for Indigenous governing bodies (IGBs) and Indigenous authorities (IAs) to request copies of files on children, youth and families from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

On this page

• File Request Process
• Request Form
• Background

File Request Process

• Members of First Nations represented by the IGB/IA, and;
• Currently served by the Ministry or Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies.

Then, IGBs/IAs will confirm which children, youth, and families fall under their Indigenous Law. IGBs/IAs may then request the files of individuals on that list. Once a request is made, the ministry will process and then disclose files to IGBs/IAs securely online. Read the process documents below for more information. 

Download: Secure File Transfer Service Procedures (PDF) 

Request Form

This is the online form to request files. Refer to the instructions sheet for more information. 

Download: Instructions for Indigenous Governing Bodies and Indigenous authorities requesting files under the CFCSA (PDF)

File Request Form

Background

Authorized representatives of an IGB or IA may request copies of files on children, youth and families served by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (ICFSA) necessary for the planning or provision of services under Indigenous laws. Files may be requested before or after Indigenous laws and/or a coordination agreement is in effect. 

The Province brought legislation in place enabling this request process under sections 74(2(e)(v.1) and 79.2 of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).