Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Manitoba Inuit Association – Inuit Family Courtwork and Gladue Writer Pilot
Agreement Number:
13268767
Agreement Value:
$443,520.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2026
Description:
Inuit Family Courtwork and Gladue Writer Pilot project will pilot the first dedicated resources to represent Inuit clients in Manitoba. Working through a steering committee, MIA will create a Gladue pilot writer position, family courtwork position, develop internal training manuals and operational frameworks. MIA will meet with clients, judges and other partners and begin service delivery. MIA will collect information relevant to the development of a sustained program in Manitoba at a future date.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased awareness of rights, obligations and resources by Indigenous people in contact with the justice system.
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3E0N3
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q2-00043
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
720962893
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Recipient's Legal Name:
MANITOBA INUIT ASSOCIATION
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg Centre
Federal Riding Number:
46011
Program:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Program Purpose:
Since 1978, the Department through the ICW Program makes contributions to provincial/territorial governments through bilateral multi-year cost-sharing contribution agreements to support the provision of culturally competent services to Indigenous persons charged with an offence under federal or provincial statute or municipal by-law or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system.