Grants and Contributions:

Yukon First Nations Family Law Access and Intimate Partner Violence Support Project

14022788

$1,563,483.00

Aug 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031

This project will establish a dedicated Yukon First Nations family lawyer within the organization's Family Preservation Justice Department to support Indigenous individuals, particularly those impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV), in navigating the family justice system. The lawyer will provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed legal services, including independent legal advice and independent legal representation, court preparation and accompaniment, and legal education. Services will be delivered in collaboration with case workers, cultural supports and community partners to ensure integrated, wraparound support across the territory.

Department of Justice Canada

Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations

Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 4P1

119-2026-2027-Q2-00048

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Aboriginal recipient

Cost Centres:
Independent Legal Advice/Representation (JPIP)

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COUNCIL OF YUKON FIRST NATIONS

Yukon

60001

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.