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Program:
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Thunder Bay Courthouse - Indigenous Peoples' Court
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Address:
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401 Cumberland St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4P7
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Street Address:
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125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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Located on Brodie St N near Miles St E in the Consolidated Courthouse
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible - Accessibility Site Coordinator: 807-626-7041
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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 a specialized court focused on a holistic way of dealing with Indigenous people in the court system and a focus on healingUtilizes 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 storyRuling is made by the Judge, recommendations are given by the Elders and follow-up support provided by court workers
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Application:
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Referrals accepted from individuals, Indigenous Courtworkers, or the Crown's office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous individuals going through the court system
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