Labrador Friendship Centre
Enriching Aboriginal Life
in Labrador
Labrador Friendship Centre
Indigenous Justice Navigator
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Funded through Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (larger version)
Indigenous people are disproportionally represented in the justice system as both victims and offenders. As per the Department of Justice, as a result of Canada's colonial history, Indigenous people have been subjected to policies and practices that have created collective and individual intergenerational trauma. This trauma and their experiences have been identified as contributing factors to Indigenous people being in contact with the criminal justice system more often and for longer periods than non-Indigenous people. Literature and statistics demonstrate a monumental need for supports and services for Indigenous people in the area of justice.

Funded through the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program, the Indigenous Justice Navigator provides support and information for folks in Labrador to access services within the justice and legal system. The goal is to assist with the connection of service users and service providers, increase the understanding of legal issues. The Indigenous Justice Navigator works with Indigenous clients to support them through their justice process, whether family court to criminal matters, including attending court, completing court documents, and assisting with any legal questions. The Indigenous Justice Navigator will support clients with through the provision of free 1-hour one-on-one consultations with a lawyer at regularly scheduled legal clinics throughout Labrador.

Translation services can be provided, as well as Elder support, if requested by a client, to ensure clients are comfortable and fully understanding of the process.
 
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