Information on Bill S-2
March 31, 2026
ABOUT US
Promoting healthy and happy families
Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services will protect our children and strengthen our families and communities capacity to care for their children.
DOCFS is governed by a Board of Directors which is comprised of representation from each of the seven DOCFS member communities and one Dakota Elder and one Ojibway Elder
Taking Care of Our Own
Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services will protect our children and strengthen our families and communities capacity to care for their children.
Building strong families is a
priority of DOCFS.
Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services (DOCFS) was established to provide child and family services to the seven (7) First Nations in Southern Manitoba. The task of protecting children and assisting families has been entrusted to Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services (DOCFS) by the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council communities.
The intent of the Agency has been and continues to be the provision of service which recognizes traditional First Nation values and customs and is compatible to the needs of the community in which they reside. Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services (DOCFS) focus is to protect children and to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to resolve their own problems and prevent the circumstances that lead to the apprehension of children.
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Healthier CommunitiesWe work together to create safer, stronger, and healthier communities. |
Support for FamiliesWe provide caring support and trusted resources for families in need. |
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Keeping Our Families TogetherWe focus on keeping our families connected, supported, and strong |
Upholding Indigenous ValuesCommitted to our upholding and honoring traditional Indigenous values. |
Seven Sacred Teachings
At the heart of our work lies a commitment to the Seven Sacred Teachings, a set of values that help us walk a path of healing, kinship, and community strength.
