Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Access to justice - Culturally Competent Education and Representation
Agreement Number:
12105018
Agreement Value:
$290,460.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 16, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This multi-year territorial project will be used to develop and deliver training to all lawyers and staff at the Legal Services Board of Nunavut. The proposed training will strive: to find meaningful ways to work with Inuit; to reduce the overrepresentation of Inuit in the criminal justice system; and, to support more community based restorative justice measures.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A1H0
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q2-00110
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
This project was approved in a previous quarter and is appearing in this quarter’s report now that the agreement has been signed by the recipient. Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20232024
Recipient's Legal Name:
NUNAVUT LEGAL SERVICES BOARD
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Indigenous Justice Program
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Justice Program supports culturally-relevant community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances.