Grants and Contributions:

Cost-Sharing Agreement - Indigenous Courtwork Program - British Columbia

12668796

$11,588,245.00

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028

The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous Persons (adults and youth) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law, or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally relevant treatment. These services include information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and, facilitating communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.

Department of Justice Canada

Indigenous persons in contact with the justice system are provided culturally  Number of clients served by the Indigenous Courtwork Program. relevant information, services and programming.

Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 1Y2

119-2025-2026-Q4-00009

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Government

Amendment to increase funding agreement by $150,000.00
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program

Mar 9, 2026

BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Victoria

59041

Indigenous Courtwork Program

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.