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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation - Thunder Bay - Administrative Office - My Journey Back Home

My Journey Back Home

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101 Syndicate Ave N Suite 101
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3V4
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807-622-1413
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Toll-Free: 1-800-465-5581
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Fax: 807-622-3204
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Jun 24, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Referrals can be made by anyone, however all individuals and agencies involved must agree to participate

  • Referral form is available on website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous youth and young adults 12-29 years of age struggling with their life's journey



Fees

None

Contacts

Kristy Martyn - Aftercare Worker
Cell 807-633-9731 * kmartyn@nanlegal.on.ca

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process through traditional talking circles for Indigenous youth and young adults who are struggling with issues such as:
  • Crisis
  • Drug addiction
  • Homelessness
  • Human trafficking
  • Lack of education
  • Legal issues
  • Lack of life skills and basic needs
  • Mental health problems
  • Violence
Allows youth participating in the talking circle to:
  • Make decisions safely
  • Speak and share freely
  • Be acknowledged in a respectful traditional manner
  • Be empowered and to build on their strengths, skills and resiliency
  • Be supported through participants, family members and an Elder

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