Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Court worker mental Health and Wellness Training
Agreement Number:
13268473
Agreement Value:
$61,600.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 25, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network: Court worker mental Health and Wellness Training project will bring together 25 court service team members, including Elders and knowledge keepers for a 3-day mental health first aid training and cultural activity. The training will increase awareness, confidence and capacity of staff involved with supporting ICW clients and families involved in the court process.
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 B1W1B2
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q2-00054
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
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.