Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Nova Scotia Family Courtworker Framework Project
Agreement Number:
12668608
Agreement Value:
$98,670.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
The Nova Scotia Family Courtworker Framework Project, aims to create an Indigenous Family Courtwork framework. They will meet with Nova Scotia Justice, Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) 13 Band Designates and Mi'gmaq Child and Family Services to create a steering committee and guide engagements to determine the best model for Nova Scotia. This will include how many family courtworkers and what services are needed, how they should be managed, costs, training options, etc. This will ultimately lead to developing a team of family court workers at a future date that will provide much-needed support to Indigenous families as they seek to protect their rights and advocate for their interests in the family court system.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, CA B1W1B2
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q4-00338
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
MI'KMAW LEGAL SUPPORT NETWORK, THE
Federal Riding Name:
Sydney--Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
12010
Program:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Courtwork Program contributes funding to participating provinces for the provision of Indigenous Courtwork services in criminal justice proceedings to ensure that Indigenous people in contact with the criminal justice system have access to fair, equitable, culturally relevant treatment throughout the criminal justice process.