A First Nations-led redesign
Children and families.
At the heart of the work.
Renewing the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators, grounded in the direction of BC First Nations Chiefs.
AOPSI REDESIGN PROJECTOur Journey
Engagement, shared hopes and AOPSI 101.
People & StructureThe people guiding the redesign.
Knowledge Keeper’s LibraryReports, standards and research.
Our shared purpose
Safe, loved, nurtured.
Deeply rooted.
The AOPSI Redesign Steering Committee guides the delivery of an updated AOPSI in alignment with the direction of BC First Nations Chiefs (as expressed through resolutions of the First Nations Summit, BC Assembly of First Nations, and Union of BC Indian Chiefs) alongside the mandate of the Our Children Our Way Society - Indigenous Child and Family Services Directors, to reflect today’s legislative landscape and honour the inherent rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth to grow up safe, loved, nurtured, and deeply rooted in the strengths of their families, communities, cultures, and Nations.
Political direction
Direction from BC First Nations Chiefs
The resolutions supporting the redesign and province-wide adoption of AOPSI.
First Nations Summit
Read resolutionBC Assembly of First Nations
Read resolutionDeclaration
Contact the project team for a copy of the Declaration.
Request a copy by emailTerms of Reference
Contact the project team for a copy of the Terms of Reference.
Request a copy by emailPartner organizations
First Nations Leadership Council
Our Children Our Way Society
Indigenous Child and Family Services Directors
Province of British Columbia
Ministry of Children and Family Development