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Program:
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Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic - Geraldton Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-854-1278
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-875-4952
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Fax:
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807-854-1542
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Address:
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PO Box 1090
Geraldton, ON
P0T 1M0
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Street
Address:
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404 Main St Unit A
Greenstone
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Location:
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- Located at Main St in downtown Geraldton
- Closest intersection is at Main St and 4th Ave SW
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, unless otherwise posted on door or on clinic voicemail
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Public Contacts:
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Pam Leblanc - Admin Staff
Beth Ponka - Director of Administration
807-344-2478
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Service Description:
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Provides legal advice and assistance to residents within the district, particulary Indigenous people who, because of povery, geographic isolation, or language differences, do not have access to traditional exisiting legal servicesFocuses on helping people get income maintenace benefits and maintain access to housingProvides advice, assistance, and representation in courts or tribunalsFaciliates legal education workshops in appropriate areas of lawNote: No advice or representation is given regarding Family Law or Criminal Law. No legal advice is given through Facebook due to confidentiality issues (call clinic directly)
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Financial assessment required for representation for a number of services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals experiencing financial hardship; includes social assistance recipients, pensioners, unemployed or low income individuals
- Must meet financial criteria to be eligible
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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4/9/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140063
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