Firstly, child protection concerns must be assessed in a culturally appropriate way, in which indigenous communities should be involved in assessing child protection concerns in a culturally appropriate way, due to the fact that indigenous communities could identify where protection concerns stem from cultural differences and should not be read to indicate that a child is in need of protection. In creating a better future for Indigenous children requires acknowledging and addressing the impacts of colonization and historical trauma. Furthermore, efforts to consider Indigenous identity and cultural heritage are required, such as invoking the community in assessing child protection concerns, including a cultural examination of safety factors
