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A Circle is composed of family members, front line workers, agency representatives and community Elders

Program: Sioux Lookout - Talking Together Program  
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Phone Numbers: 1-800-465-5581
Fax: 807-737-7297
Email: talkingtogether@nanlegal.on.ca
Website: nanlegal.on.ca/the-circle-process/talking-together...
Address:
37 Front St
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A3
Location: Located on Front St at 3rd Ave in Sioux Lookout
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Zelda Watt - Program Lead
807-620-8150 * zwatt@nanlegal.on.ca
Carol Buswa - Talking Together Manager
807-621-3532 * cbuswa@nanlegal.on.ca
Service Description: Provides law-related services including legal, paralegal, public legal education and law reform services to Band Members of Nishnawbe Aski Nation First Nations

Functions as an alternative to the Court process regarding Child Welfare matters
  • Provides family mediation services (dispute resolution) through traditional Circles
  • Aims to restore harmony between family members through an agreed-upon family care plan

Fees: None
Application:
  • Referrals can be made by anyone, however all individuals and agencies involved must agree to participate

  • Referral form is on the website
Eligibility / Target Population: NAN First Nation families who are involved with a child protection agency
Languages: English * Ojibwe
Area Served:
Sioux Lookout and Ontario  
See Also: Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare

This information was last completely updated on June 27, 2025

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