Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gladue Writers Training
Agreement Number:
12843606
Agreement Value:
$72,738.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 17, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024
Description:
The Gladue Writers Project will consist of two separate three-day training opportunities for a total of 40 current and new Gladue writers. One workshop will be located on Cape Breton Island and the other will be located on the mainland of Nova Scotia. Writers will receive consistent, up to date training and tool kit to ensure reports contain accurate information.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased awareness of rights, obligations and resources by Indigenous people in contact with the justice system.
Location:
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, CA B1W 1B2
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q2-00042
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
MI'KMAW LEGAL SUPPORT NETWORK, THE
Federal Riding Name:
Sydney--Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
12010
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.