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Title:

Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Training 2023 Project

Agreement Number:

12683545

Agreement Value:

$178,349.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024

Description:

The Ontario Indigenous Courtwork Training 2023 Project will consist of six virtual focus groups conducted by a facilitator to identify areas for training including hybrid virtual/in-person work environment. The focus groups will also identify additional areas of concern and need for further training. A training module will then be developed and delivered over 2 in-person training sessions to be held in Fall 2023. Organizations include: Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS), Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers (OFIFC), Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA).

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B1M4

Reference Number:

119-2022-2023-Q4-00367

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

129565040

Recipient's Legal Name:

ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICES INC.

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35108

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.