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Title:

Holistic Pathways: Indigenous Family Courtwork Project

Agreement Number:

13649938

Agreement Value:

$800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2027

Description:

The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia is an Indigenous Organization that addresses the urgent and ongoing need for culturally grounded, trauma-informed advocacy and support for Indigenous families and youth involved in child protection and family law matters. This multi-year project will: support Indigenous clients through complex legal systems with guidance, advocacy, and court accompaniment; bridge the gap between Indigenous families and government services; coordinate wraparound supports for clients; reduce legal system intimidation, and; protect Indigenous children’s rights and support family reunification where possible. These objectives aim to reduce family separation, increase client empowerment, and contribute to systemic change in how Indigenous families are treated within child welfare and legal systems. To achieve these goals, NCCABC will hire and train staff, provide direct client and legal support, participate in legal and community education sessions, and will develop client resource pamphlet/brochures, an Indigenous family advocacy practice manual, a holistic advocacy framework for Indigenous families and a final evaluation and impact report.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Increased awareness of rights, obligations and resources by Indigenous people in contact with the justice system.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7P3J3

Reference Number:

119-2025-2026-Q2-00033

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program

Recipient's Legal Name:

NATIVE COURTWORKER COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Federal Riding Name:

West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country

Federal Riding Number:

59042

Program:

Indigenous Courtwork Program

Program Purpose:

Since 1978, the Department through the Indigenous Courtwork 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 justice system.