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Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre - Thunder Bay - Victoria Ave E - Indigenous Peoples' Court

Thunder Bay - Victoria Ave E - Indigenous Peoples' Court

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620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1A9
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807-345-5840 Ext 9059
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Toll-Free: 1-855-345-5840
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Fax: 807-285-0917
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Last updated: May 1, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Referrals accepted from individuals, Indigenous Courtworkers, or the Crown's office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous individuals going through the court system

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides a specialized court focused on a holistic way of dealing with Indigenous people in the court system and a focus on healing
  • Utilizes a restorative justice circle approach with a Judge, Elders and the offender (and their supports), lawyers and in some cases the victim and their supports where the offender shares their story
  • Ruling is made by the Judge, recommendations are given by the Elders and follow-up support provided by court workers
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