Has information to help Aboriginal people across BC understand their legal rights. Includes information on Gladue principles; First Nations Court; fishing, hunting, and gathering rights; matrimonial property on reserve; child protection; and family law. Also has information on who can help and how to get legal aid.
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Indigenous Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Offers legal services for Indigenous people in BC, including Indigenous Justice Centres and a Gladue report program.
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
The Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program is administered by the S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola.
Indigenous Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Assists Fort Nelson First Nation and surrounding communities in the local administration of justice in a culturally relevant fashion.
Gladue reports
Indigenous Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Free, online service with experienced and culturally competent counsellors.
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NATIONAL CRISIS LINE: 1 (866) 925-4419
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a provincial and non-profit organization that provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma.
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Free-of-charge individual counselling for Indigenous survivors of sexualized violence, self-identified families of the MMIWG2S+, survivors of residential school and/or intergenerational trauma, and childhood sexual abuse.
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24-Hour Crisis and Information Line
Lower Mainland: 604-255-6344
National Toll-free: 1-877-392-7583
Indigenous Justice Centres offer culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people.
Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council, offer culturally appropriate advice and representation services in Merritt, Prince George, and Prince Rupert. Eligible callers can also get help through the Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre (VJIC). Call 1-866-786-0081 for more information about the VIJC.
B.C. has many programs, services and resources to help and support Indigenous people and communities involved with the criminal justice system. This section guides you to some of those services and resources.
Free support services with trained counsellor/advocate.
Community based services
Indigenous Justice Program
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that provides 24 hour crisis services through education, prevention and intervention programs.
KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides support to callers with in the Port Alberni area as well as Indigenous people throughout the province of British Columbia. Once the issue for support has been identified, the level of severity for call handling is determined. The goal is to establish a non-judgmental approach to listening and problem solving. A support system is put into place where the caller is brought back to a pre-crisis state. Debriefing is also provided to any front line worker who works with in the field. KUU-US also maintains and in-depth referral database. The Adult/Elder, Child/Youth and Toll free lines are funded by the First Nations Health Authority and the Métis line is funded by Métis Nation British Columbia. KUU-US is very thankful for our continued funding to be able to provide crisis services across BC, and for this we say tlecko-tlecko.
Indigenous Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Get the support you need at any time. Call 1-833-Metis-BC
An independent, national, toll-free support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Indigenous Justice Program
Culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system.
Crisis line available 24/7 for youth, provided as part of a suite of crisis lines and support resources under the umbrella of the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) throughout the province of British Columbia.
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Restorative Justice program
No Cost Legal Services For Indigenous Clients living In Under-Served Areas.