Aboriginal Legal Services

Application

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Eligibility - Population(s) Served

For Aboriginal people (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit

Fees

None

Contacts

Chantell Barker - Executive Director
416-408-4041 ext 299
Christa Big Canoe - Director of Legal Advocacy
416-408-3967 ext 225

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washroom

Description of Services:

Community Legal Clinic 416-408-4041, fax 416-408-1568

deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD), human rights, police complaints, criminal injuries compensation, poverty law, Indian Act
no criminal or family law
may provide representation
referrals to lawyers in private practice where appropriate
law reform and public legal education activities
funded by Legal Aid Ontario

Aboriginal Court Worker Program -- support to those appearing in court

assistance in finding lawyers and contacting family members
referrals
available at all criminal courts in Toronto

Community Council Program

criminal diversion program for young and adult Aboriginal offenders charged with a wide variety of offences
substitutes court appearance with an appearance before community members, with a disposition focusing on culture, tradition and healing

Gladue (Aboriginal Persons) Courts -- support available at Old City Hall, College Park and 1000 Finch Ave W courts

Gladue Writer/Caseworker -- call for information

Giiwedin Anang Council

Aboriginal alternative dispute resolution for families involved in the child welfare system
family counselling delivered by community Elders and members focus on traditional teachings and Talking Circles

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