Grants and Contributions

Northumberland Community Legal Centre proposes to hire 3 full-time equivalents (lawyers and/or licensed paralegals) that will deliver legal advice to 3 different regions (central and eastern, southwestern, and northern) in Ontario. All the participating clinics will provide ancillary holistic legal services as required by the client. The staff will also provide legal resource materials and training to increase access to legal information.

This project aims to measure the benefits of Indigenous Courtworker services by supporting preparatory work for a multi-jurisdictional study of the impact of Indigenous Courtworkers in Canada.

This project will support the facilitation, development of a strategic plan and associated policy updates for the Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Services Society. The strategic plan will examine, strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities, review the current mandate and core services, and make changes as needed and supported by the board of directors.

The project will provide legal advice and support services primarily to clients with low-income who have a residential tenancy issue in Saskatchewan. Residential tenancy issues covered will include evictions, security deposits, damage claims, quiet enjoyment claims, pest complaints, and appeals of decisions made by the Office of Residential Tenancies.

The Empowering Victims and Overcoming Harm Project will work within and enhance the Southern Chiefs Organization's (SCO) First Nation Justice Program and provide victim-centered supports to First Nation victims and survivors of crime within 33 SCO member First Nations. It will create an accessible Anishinaabe and Dakota culturally grounded victim-centered framework while providing culturally trauma-informed advocacy and support for First Nation victims and survivors. This will create awareness of victim-centered approaches within the criminal justice system that are grounded in Anishinaabe and Dakota customs, culture and protocols.

The Willow Centre will produce a 5-day training program designed to improve the skills of service providers who assist individuals affected by sexual and gender-based violence. It will fill gaps identified in community assessments, highlighting the need for better trauma-informed care and collaboration among workers. The training will equip participants with the ability to respond sensitively to survivors, prevent secondary victimization, and foster a supportive culture.

The project aims to increase awareness and knowledge, as well as enhance access to legal support for refugees, newcomers, and refugee claimants in Canada. The organization will create and translate public legal education and information materials, organize workshops and training sessions, and provide legal advice to ensure clients are fully informed and supported. Additionally, they will conduct research and develop policy recommendations to advocate for changes that improve housing security and protect tenant rights for vulnerable populations.

The project aims to increase access to justice for newcomers and immigrants in the Vanier region of Ottawa by developing Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) workshops on tenancy-related topics for current and future tenants. Additionally, the organization will expand its existing tenancy support program by hiring paralegals to provide tenants with summary legal advice, assist with completing and reviewing tenant applications, and refer them to relevant programs and agencies.

White Ribbon’s project, Centering Survivors’ Voices and Needs, will address the healing needs of survivors and enhance safety and support. Five focus groups will be held in Toronto to gather input from diverse survivors. Findings will guide an allyship program, including a social media campaign and a bilingual video on supporting survivors.

This project aims to measure the benefits of Indigenous Courtworker services by supporting preparatory work for a multi-jurisdictional study of the impact of Indigenous Courtworkers in Canada.