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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Courtwork Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-8541
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Fax:
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807-274-4110
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Address:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Tiffiney Lafreniere - Criminal Courtworker
criminalcourt@unfc.org
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Service Description:
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Ensures that Indigenous people who come into conflict with the law understand the process, and their legal rights- Acts as a liaison between the individual/family and the court
- Ensures that the individual/family understands their legal rights and/or obligations pertaining to the law and the legal process with both the Criminal Court and Family Court
- Provides information about preventative measures imposed by the court such as bail, detention or conditional release
- Offers individual counselling
- Assists with preparing pre-sentence reports
- Explains conditions of probation to individual
- Works with community agencies on behalf of individual to ensure sentencing conditions are met
- Visits incarcerated individuals to provide support and maintains contact with Native Inmate Liaison worker
- Provides education and information about the legal system
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of a program intake form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals involved with the court system either from accusations of a crime or dealing with family issues
- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208013
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