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Program:
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Indigenous Community Council Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-345-5840 ext 9062 or 9053
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Address:
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620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1A9
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on Victoria Ave E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and Brodie St N
- Serves as the Justice Satellite Office, situated in Victoriaville Centre
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Indigenous peoples residing in or migrating to the city
Provides an alternative justice program to the mainstream justice processProvides an opportunity for offenders to take responsibility for their actions and actively participate in rectifying the wrong they have doneAddresses the background of the accused, including addiction issues, loss of identity, family violence and abuse
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Application:
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- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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