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Indigenous Community Council Program

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620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1A9
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807-345-5840 ext 9062 or 9053
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Toll-Free: 1-855-345-5840
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Fax: 807-285-0917
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info@tbifc.ca
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tbifc.ca
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Application

  • Apply through the Native Criminal, Family or Combined Courtworkers

  • Referrals can be made through any of the Friendship Centre Program Staff and members of the judiciary

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous youth between 12-17 years of age and adults who normally reside in Thunder Bay and have committed certain minor offenses such as:

  • Fraud

  • Theft

  • Mischief

  • Causing a disturbance


Certain offenses are never eligible for diversion, such as (but not limited to) the following:

  • Serious personal violence

  • Sexual assault

  • Child abuse

  • Criminal Code driving offenses such as impaired driving

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides an alternative justice program to the mainstream justice process
  • Provides an opportunity for offenders to take responsibility for their actions and actively participate in rectifying the wrong they have done
  • Addresses the background of the accused, including addiction issues, loss of identity, family violence and abuse


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    Last updated: May 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
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