This is a Directory of FSIN Tribal Council (Appendix A.) and Independently Affiliated Community Justice Programs (Appendix B.) available in Saskatchewan. Community Justice Programs are provided by the following Councils and Organizations:
FSIN Tribal Councils (Appendix A.): AGENCY CHIEFS TRIBAL COUNCIL, BATTLEFORDS TRIBAL COUNCIL/BATTLEFORDS AGENCY TRIBAL CHIEFS, FILE HILLS QU’APPELLE TRIBAL COUNCIL, MEADOW LAKE TRIBAL COUNCIL, PRINCE ALBERT GRAND COUNCIL, SASKATOON TRIBAL COUNCIL, TOUCHWOOD AGENCY TRIBAL COUNCIL, SOUTHEAST TREATY #4 TRIBAL COUNCIL, YORKTON TRIBAL COUNCIL
Independent Affiliation (Appendix B.): AHTAHKAKOOP FIRST NATION, BEARDY’S & OKEMASIS FIRST NATION, COWESSESS FIRST NATION, LA LOCHE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, MÉTIS FAMILY & COMMUNITY JUSTICE SERVICES OF SASKATCHEWAN INC., MISTAWASIS NÊHIYAWAK, ONION LAKE CREE NATION, THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION, WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION
FSIN TRIBAL COUNCILS – COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Appendix A.
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SERVICE AREAS
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COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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AGENCY CHIEFS TRIBAL COUNCIL |
AGENCY CHIEFS TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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P.O. Box 327 Spiritwood SK S0J 2M0 P: (306) 883-3880 F: (306) 883-3338
BIG RIVER FIRST NATION P.O. Box 519 Debden, SK S0J 0S0 P: (306) 724-4700 F: (306) 724-2161
PELICAN LAKE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 399 Leoville SK S0J 1N0 P: (306) 984-2313 F: (306) 984-2029
WITCHEKAN LAKE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 879 Spiritwood SK S0J 2M0 P: (306) 883-278 7 F: (306) 883-2008
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Community Justice Coordinator Bernice Gaudry Phone: (306) 883-3105 Ext: 229 Fax: (306) 883-3109
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Agency Chiefs Tribal Council operates agency-level community justice programs. The Agency Chiefs Tribal Council Community Justice Program is part of a strategy designed to achieve wellness and to continue developing the holistic healing process in the three member First Nations. The community justice committees guide and direct initiatives that include alternative measures programs for adults and youths, crime prevention, victim services, healing, talking and sentencing circles, and victim/offender healing. Cree Court handles criminal matters and child protection hearings in communities across northeastern Saskatchewan, including Big River First Nation. All court proceedings are spoken in the Cree language. Big River First Nation also offers a Fine Option Program, community corrections services, and sentencing circles/mediation programs. (Big River First Nation, Community Development Initiative – Justice) |
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BATTLEFORDS TRIBAL COUNCIL & BATTLEFORDS AGENCY TRIBAL CHIEFS
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BATTLEFORDS TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM / NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP. |
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P.O. Box 1300 North Battleford SK S9A 3L8 P: (306) 445-1383 F: (306) 937-6630
LITTLE PINE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 70 Paynton SK S0M 2L0 P: (306) 398-4942 F: (306) 398-2377
LUCKY MAN FIRST NATION 103-103B Packham Avenue Saskatoon SK S7N 4K4 P: (306) 374-2828 F: (306) 934-2853
POUNDMAKER CREE NATION P.O. Box 610 Cutknife SK S0M 0N0 P: (306) 398-4971 F: (306) 398-2522
MOOSOMIN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 98 Cochin SK S0M 0L0 P: (306) 386-2206 F: (306) 386-2098
MOSQUITO GRIZZLY BEAR’S HEAD FIRST NATION P.O. Box 177 Cando SK S0K 0V0 P: (306) 937-6120 F: (306) 937-3678
RED PHEASANT FIRST NATION P.O. Box 70 Cando SK S0K 0V0 P: (306) 937-7717 F: (306) 937-7487
SAULTEAUX FIRST NATION
P.O. Box 159 Cochin SK S0M 0L0 P: (306) 386-2424 /(306) 386-2067 F: (306) 386-2444
SWEETGRASS FIRST NATION P.O. Box 147 Gallivan SK S0M 0X0 P: (306) 937-2990 F: (306) 937-7010
YOUNG CHIPPEWAYAN FIRST NATION / STONEY KNOLL BAND P.O. Box 66 Gallivan SK S0M 0X0 P: (306) 937-7475 F: (306) 937-1010
CITY OF THE NORTH BATTLEFORD
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Justice Workers Caitlin Erickson Amanda Bear Phone: (306) 445-1383 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program implements, coordinates and delivers community justice programming. This includes alternative measures, conflict resolution, reintegration services and educational awareness. The result is reducing crime rate and recidivism, while addressing the overall negative representation of First Nations people within the justice system. (Government of Canada) |
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FILE HILLS QU’APPELLE TRIBAL COUNCIL
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FHQTC COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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P.O. Box 985 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 P: (306) 332-6200 F: (306) 332-1811
CARRY THE KETTLE NAKODA NATION P.O. Box 57 Sintaluta SK S0G 4N0 P: (306) 727-2135 F: (306) 727-2149
LITTLE BLACK BEAR FIRST NATION P.O. Box 40 Goodeve SK S0A 1C0 P: (306) 334-2269 F: (306) 334-2721
MUSCOWPETUNG FIRST NATION P.O. Box 1310 Fort Qu’Appelle SK S0G 1S0 P: (306) 723-4747 F: (306) 723-4710
NEKANEET FIRST NATION P.O. Box 548 Maple Creek SK S0N 1N0 P: (306) 662-3660 F: (306) 662-4160
OKANESE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 759 Balcarres SK S0G 0C0 P: (306) 334-2532 F: (306) 334-2545
PASQUA FIRST NATION P.O. Box 79 Pasqua SK S0G 5M0 P: (306) 332-5697 F: (306) 332-5199
PEEPEEKISIS CREE NATION P.O. Box 518 Balcarres SK S0G 0C0 P: (306) 334-2573 F: (306) 334-2280
PIAPOT FIRST NATION General Delivery Zehner SK S0G 5K0 P: (306) 781-4848 F: (306) 781-4853
STANDING BUFFALO DAKOTA NATION P.O. Box 128 Fort Qu’appelle SK S0G 1S0 P: (306) 332-4685 F: (306) 332-5953
STAR BLANKET FIRST NATION P.O. Box 456 Balcarres SK S0G 0C0 P: (306) 334-2206 F: (306) 334-2606
WOOD MOUNTAIN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 1792 Assiniboia SK S0H 0B0 P: (306) 266-2039 F: (306) 266-2024
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Director of Restorative Justice - FHQTC Bev Poitras Phone: (306) 332-8223 Email: Bev.Poitras@fhqtc.com
Agape Therapy & Counselling Consultants - Pasqua First Nation Edmond Jordan, Mental Health Family Counselor Phone: (1)(639) 560-4526 Email: gordonedmo@yahoo.ca
Belinda-Lee Krienke, Family Health Therapist Phone: (1)(306) 331-9299 Email: bkrienke@sasktel.net
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Restorative Justice Unit coordinates the development and implementation of community justice structures, plans and services for the eleven member First Nations of the Tribal Council (Carry The Kettle, Little Black Bear, Muscowpetung, Nekaneet, Okanese, Pasqua, Peepeekisis, Piapot, Standing Buffalo, Star Blanket and Wood Mountain First Nations) and the town of Fort Qu’Appelle. The Restorative Justice Unit will reorganize the Community Justice Program under four pillars: Technical Services, Community Development, Training, and Governance. Core restorative justice services fall under the Technical Services pillar and include mediation, circle facilitation, negotiation and administration of affiliated programs. The Community Development pillar will address the justice needs of the member First Nations. Each First Nation is unique with specific justice priorities. Community Justice Committees will identify areas of concern specific to their communities and justice development officers will assist in the research and development of appropriate solutions. The Training pillar will address capacity development within the Program. The Governance pillar will address bylaws, wills and estates workshops, natural law workshops, legal life skills and legal preparation when new laws are coming into effect. (Government of Canada)
Services Provided
Extrajudicial Sanctions (youth and adult)
Community Based Justice Initiatives
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MEADOW LAKE TRIBAL COUNCIL
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MEADOW LAKE TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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8003 Flying Dust Reserve Meadow Lake SK S9X 1T8 P: (306) 236-5654 F: (306) 236-6301
BIRCH NARROWS DENE NATION P.O. Box 40 Turnor Lake SK S0M 3E0 P: (306) 894-2030 F: (306) 894-2060
BUFFALO RIVER DENE NATION General Delivery Dillon SK S0M 0S0 P: (306) 282-2033 F: (306) 282-2101
CANOE LAKE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 231 Canoe Narrows SK S0M 0K0 P: (306) 829-2150 F: (306) 829-2101
CLEARWATER RIVER DENE NATION P.O. Box 5050 Clearwater River SK S0M 3H0 P: (306) 822-2021 F: (306) 822-2212
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION P.O. Box 30 Patuanak SK S0M 2H0 P: (306) 396-2055 F: (306) 396-2155
FLYING DUST FIRST NATION 8001 Flying Dust Reserve Meadow Lake SK S9X 1T8 P: (306) 236-4437 F: (306) 236-3373
ISLAND LAKE FIRST NATION (MINISTIKWAN LAKE CREE NATION) P.O. Box 240 Island Lake SK S0M 3G0 P: (306) 837-2188 F: (306) 837-2266
MAKWA SAHGAIEHCAN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 340 Loon Lake SK S0M 1L0 P: (306) 837-2102 F: (306) 837-4448
WATERHEN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 9 Waterhen SK S0M 3B0 P: (306) 236-6717 (306) 236-4532 F: (306) 236-4866
STAR BLANKET FIRST NATION P.O. Box 456 Balcarres SK S0G 0C0 P: (306) 334-2206 F: (306) 334-2606
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Senior Director of Programs Phone: (306) 236-1301
Aboriginal Courtworker Phone: (587) 201-9975
Mediation Coordinator Phone: (306) 240-6478
SGI Traffic Liaison Phone: (306) 304-0386
EJC/Alternative Measures Coordinator Phone: (306) 240-7955
Reintegration Support Coordinator Phone: (306) 240-4374
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: MLTC encompasses a holistic view of the Justice system in First Nation Governments and works towards building a healthy community and lowering recidivism rates. Each of the MLFN’s house a Justice Coordinator who provides direct services to the community in which they reside. The Justice Coordinators are responsible for all mediation files, fine options plans, court appearances, and other justice initiatives within their communities. We at MLTC provide advice and direction to the Justice Coordinators on the development and implementation of community justice structures, plans and services; and works to serve as a liaison with the FSIN Indian Justice Council, the Federal and Provincial Governments and Justice sector officials. The Justice program at MLTC invests in people and their future. With the guidance of our Elders we strive towards building stronger communities, safer communities, and healthier communities. The MLTC justice staff is dedicated to the principals of restorative Justice and works effectively and arduously to bring these initiatives to the 9 MLFN’s. The MLTC Justice program works in conjunction with the MLFN’s to ensure Justice Programs are educational, we work in creating awareness, and provide training and partnerships with these communities to provide assistance, guidance, and delivery of community based justice initiatives. (Meadow Lake Tribal Council) The Program coordinates the development of community justice structures, plans and services for nine member First Nations. Activities vary from community to community and include crime prevention; mediation and dispute resolution; healing, talking and sentencing circles; alternative measures programs for adults and youth; victim services; and community based correctional services that focus on offender rehabilitation and reintegration, and victim/offender healing. (Government of Canada)
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PRINCE ALBERT GRAND COUNCIL
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PRINCE ALBERT GRAND COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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P.O. Box 2350 Prince Albert SK S6V 6Z1 P: (306) 953-7200 F: (306) 764-6272
Justice Unit Location: 77A 11th Street West
BLACK LAKE DENESULINE NATION P.O. Box 27 Black Lake SK S0J 0H0 P: (306) 284-2044 F: (306) 284-2101
CUMBERLAND HOUSE CREE NATION P.O. Box 220 Cumberland House SK S0E 0S0 P: (306) 888-2226 F: (306) 888-2084
FOND DU LAC DENESULINE NATION P.O. Box 211 Fond Du Lac SK S0J 0W0 P: (306) 686-2102 F: (306) 686-2040
HATCHET LAKE DENESULINE NATION General Delivery Wollaston Lake SK S0J 3C0 P: (306) 633-2003 F: (306) 633-2040
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION P.O. Box 1059 Melfort SK S0E 1A0 P: (306) 864-3636 F: (306) 864-3336
LAC LA RONGE INDIAN BAND P.O. Box 480 La Ronge SK S0J 1L0 P: (306) 425-2183 F: (306) 425-2590
Stanley Mission P: (306) 635-2115 F: (306) 635-2225
Grandmother’s Bay P: (306) 635-2069 F: (306) 635-2225
Sucker River P: (306) 425-4113 F: (306) 425-4747
Hall Lake P: (306) 425-4797 F: (306) 425-4909
Little Red River P: (306) 982-2499 F: (306) 982-2399
MONTREAL LAKE CREE NATION P.O. Box 210 Montreal Lake SK S0J 1Y0 P: (306) 663-5349 F: (306) 663-5320
PETER BALLANTYNE CREE NATION General Delivery Pelican Narrows SK S0P 0E0 P: (306) 632-2125 F: (306) 632-2275
Southend P: (306) 758-2144 F: (306) 758-2188
Deschambault Lake P: (306) 632-4608 F: (306) 632-4488
Denare Beach P: (306) 362-2185 F: (306) 362-2184
Sturgeon Landing P: (306) 981-6652 F: (306) 686-2993
Sandy Bay P: (306) 754-2213 F: (306) 754-2255
Prince Albert Urban P: (306) 765-5388 F: (306) 922-1450
RED EARTH FIRST NATION P.O. Box 109 Red Earth SK S0E 1K0 P: (306) 768-3640 F: (306) 768-3440
SHOAL LAKE CREE NATION P.O. Box 51 PAKWAW LAKE, SK S0E 1G0 P: (306) 768-3551 F: (306) 768-3486
STURGEON LAKE FIRST NATION 740 White Buffalo Lane STURGEON LAKE, SK S0J 2E1 P: (306) 764-1872 F: (306) 764-1877
WAHPETON DAKOTA NATION P.O. Box 128 PRINCE ALBERT, SK S6V 5R4 P: (306) 764-6649 F: (306) 764-6637
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Director of Justice Rick Sanderson Phone: (306) 953-7254
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
RURAL ALTERNATIVE MEASURES The Program coordinates the development and implementation of community justice structures, plans and services for 12 member First Nations. The Program continues the development of Community Justice Committees and the delivery of diversion programs for adults and youth using mediation, family group conferencing, healing circles and sentencing circles. The Program is also involved in other justice related activities including victim services, crime prevention, and community based correctional services that focus on offender reintegration and rehabilitation. (Government of Canada)
URBAN ALTERNATIVE MEASURES The Program provides diversion and mediation programming as an alternative to the formal court process for adult and young offenders in the City of Prince Albert, as well as nearby communities and rural areas surrounding the city. Processes utilized include formal cautioning, victim offender mediation and family group conferencing for both pre charge and post charge cases referred to the program. (PAGC Justice Programs)
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SASKATOON TRIBAL COUNCIL
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STC URBAN/COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAMS |
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SASKATOON TRIBAL COUNCIL 200 – 335 Packham Avenue Saskatoon SK S7N 4S1 P: (306) 956-6100 F: (306) 244-7273
STC Justice Office 2211 11th St. West Saskatoon, SK S7M 1J4
KINISTIN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 2590 Tisdale SK S0E 1T0 P: (306) 878-8188 F: (306) 873-5235
MISTAWASIS FIRST NATION P.O. Box 250 Leask SK S0J 1M0 P: (306) 466-4800 (306) 466-4801 F: (306) 466-2299
MUSKEG CREE NATION P.O. Box 248 MARCELIN, SK S0J 1R0 P: (306) 466-4959 F: (306) 466-4951
MUSKODAY FIRST NATION P.O. Box 99 Muskoday SK S0G 3H0 P: (306) 764-1282 F: (306) 764-7272
ONE ARROW FIRST NATION P.O. Box 147 Bellevue SK S0K 3Y0 P: (306) 423-5900 F: (306) 423-5904
WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION 182 Chief Whitecap Trail Whitecap SK S7K 2L2 P: (306) 477-0908 F: (306) 374-5899
YELLOW QUILL FIRST NATION P.O. Box 40 Yellow Quill SK S0A 3A0 P: (306) 322-2281 F: (306) 322-2304
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Contact Information: Community Justice Coordinators Phone: (306) 956-1790 Fax: (306) 242-7280
URBAN JUSTICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Alternative Measures and Extrajudicial Sanctions
The program is referral-based for adults and youth.
Alternative measures/extrajudicial sanctions programs provide effective, efficient ways of resolving disputes that involve communities in developing culturally sensitive services to promote healing and reparation. They are also a way to address crime in conjunction with the criminal justice system.
Opikinawasowin (Reintegration) Program
The program is referral-based for ages 12-24.
Program mentors support and link youth and young adults to resources and support networks within the community. The program is designed to support and assist Relatives in accessing appropriate rehabilitative services to reduce the risk of gang involvement and re-offending.
Indigenous Court Worker Program
Court Workers provide information to Relatives in and out of custody and offer information on their charges and options. The Court Workers also offer resources/ information that will assist Relatives in making an informed decision.
Court Workers will appear on behalf of a Relative if an emergency arises. This service is only offered if given 24 hours’ notice.
Reintegration at Saskatoon Correctional Centre (SCC) (Pilot Project)
Referrals come from the Saskatoon Correctional
Pilot Project formed in 2020 that works with Relatives in the SCC Urban Camp, Men’s and Women’s Reintegration Units. The program’s goal is to guide our Relatives in a wrap-around holistic approach and connect them to services such as housing, education, employment, mental health, addictions, culture, etc.
Eligibility
Justice Programs are referral-based:
(https://sktc.sk.ca/justice/urban-justice-programs/)
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The STC Community Justice Program provides second-level support to the STC Member First Nations based upon each community’s needs and priorities. This programming includes prevention, awareness and education. The Community Justice Program is guided by Justice Committees comprised of Elders, youth, and community members.
The communities include:
Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Yellow Quill First Nation Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Whitecap Dakota First Nation Muskoday First Nation One Arrow First Nation
Note: Currently, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak is not under the STC Justice Agreement. However, STC offers second-level support.
Eligibility
The program follows a Restorative Justice model by receiving alternative measures (adult) and extrajudicial sanctions (youth) referrals from the Crown/RCMP for either post charge or pre-charge.
In general, Justice Programs are referral-based:
*Additional information and brochures can be found on the STC website
(https://sktc.sk.ca/justice/community-justice-program/)
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TOUCHWOOD AGENCY TRIBAL COUNCIL
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TOUCHWOOD AGENCY TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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TOUCHWOOD AGENCY CHIEFS P.O. Box 280 Punnichy SK S0A 3C0 P: 306-835-2937 P: 306-835-2973 Sub Office (Daystar FN) Fax: 306-835-2395
DAY STAR FIRST NATION P.O. Box 277 Punnichy SK S0A 3C0 P: (306) 835-2834 F: (306) 835-2724
GEORGE GORDON FIRST NATION P.O. Box 248 Punnichy SK S0A 0R0 P: (306) 835-2232 F: (306) 835-2036
KAWACATOOSE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 640 Raymore SK S0A 3J0 P: (306) 835-2125 F: (306) 835-2178
MUSKOWEKWAN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 249 Lestock SK S0A 2G0 P: (306) 274-2061 F: (306) 274-2110
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Leon McNab Phone: (306) 835-7723
Jeanette Anderson
Brianna Kinequon Email: bkinequon@tatc.sk.ca Phone: (306) 835-2937
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Restorative Justice is simply a different way of thinking about a crime and our response to deal with law breakers. We often view crime as a crime against the crown and when the law is broken it is the Crowns responsibility to deal with the offenders. Under the Restorative Justice Model, crime is viewed as an offence that breaks the relationship between individuals. They feel that First Nations and communities are in the better position to deal with the offenders than the Crown. (https://www.touchwoodagency.ca/justice.html)
The Program delivers alternative measures programming for youth and adults that are grounded in traditional First Nations values, beliefs and methods of dispute resolution. Elders and Community Justice Committees in each of the four member First Nations organize, guide and direct community justice activities. These activities include crime prevention; early intervention; healing, talking and sentencing circles; mediation and dispute resolution; alternative measures programs for adults and youth; victims services; and community based correctional services that focus on offender rehabilitation and reintegration, and victim/offender healing. (Government of Canada)
PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND INITIATIVES: Mediation and Diversion, Youth Programming, Sentencing Circles, Talking/Justice Circles, Crime Prevention, Early Judicial Sanction and Re-Integration Programs, Workshops, S.81. Initiatives, Police Management Boards, Justice Committees Training/Development, Alternative Measures Program, Cadet Corps Program
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SOUTHEAST TREATY #4 TRIBAL COUNCIL
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SOUTHEAST TREATY #4 TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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P.O. Box 550 Whitewood, SK, S0G 5C0 P: (306) 577-4553 F: (306) 577-2496 OCHAPOWACE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 550 Whitewood, SK, S0J 5C0 P: (306) 696-2425 P: (306) 696-3557 Toll-free: (888) 706-2427 F: (306) 696-3446
WHITE BEAR FIRST NATION P.O. Box 700 Carlyle, SK, S0C 0R0 P: (306) 577-2461 F: (306) 577-2496
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Phone: (306) 577-4553 Fax: (306) 577-2496 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Alternative Measures
(CLASSIC Law, Rehabilitative Alternatives to Incarceration Handbook, p. 73)
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YORKTON TRIBAL COUNCIL |
YORKTON TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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YORKTON TRIBAL COUNCIL 21 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton SK S3N 3R1 P: (306) 782-3644 F: (306) 786-6264
COTE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 1659 Kamsack SK S0A 1S0 P: (306) 542-2694 F: (306) 542-3735
KAHKEWISTAHAW FIRST NATION P.O. Box 609 Broadview SK S0G 0K0 P: (306) 696-3291 F: (306) 696-3201
KEESEEKOOSE FIRST NATION P.O. Box 1120 Kamsack SK S0A 1S0 P: (306) 542-2012 F: (306) 542-2586
KEY FIRST NATION P.O. Box 70 Norquay SK S0A 2V0 P: (306) 594-2020 F: (306) 594-2545
OCEAN MAN FIRST NATION P.O. Box 157 Stoughton SK S0G 4T0 P: (306) 457-2679 F: (306) 457-2933
ZAGIME ANISHINABEK (SAKIMAY) FIRST NATION P.O. Box 339 Grenfell SK S0G 0B0 P: (306) 697-2831 F: (306) 697-3565
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63 King Street E -Yorkton, SK
Phone: (306) 782-8132 Fax: (306) 782-6180 Toll Free: 1-866-417-9858
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Objectives of Department The Tribal Justice Unit is based on the belief that we as First Nation peoples can and will help our own people by holding them accountable to us, their community, not the courts. The Canadian court system is adversarial. It is based on individuals offending the Crown, not an individual. Individuals must be accountable to the people they harm, as well as the community they affect.
Tribal Justice Unit staff will administer and facilitate the development and implementation of a wide variety of programs and services, which will encourage and/or facilitate, equal treatment and eventual full participation of First Nations/aboriginal within the Canadian Justice system.
Community Based Justice Initiative Service provided to Member First Nations only:
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Courtworker Program Services provided to any Aboriginal, First Nation, and Inuit member:
YTC Youth Reintegration Program Service provided to Member First Nations only:
Alternative Measures (Extra judicial Sanctions) Program Service provided totally “Status Blind”:
Alternative Measures (AMP) is a pre or post charge program which diverts certain offences away from the formal court process. The offenders are dealt with through a mediation/diversion process, often including the victim (if applicable), in an attempt to resolve the crime out of court. If the matter is successfully resolved the offender will not end up with a criminal record for the offense. If the offender fails to complete the program the matter proceeds to court for further action. (YORKTON TRIBAL COUNCIL, JUSTICE UNIT) CONTACT LIST
*Additional information on justice programs and services offered by YTC can be found: https://yorktontribalcouncil.com/justice/
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COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAMS (INDEPENDENT AFFILIATION)
Appendix B.
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SERVICE AREA
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COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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AHTAHKAKOOP FIRST NATION |
AHTAHKAKOOP FIRST NATION COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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Ahtahkakoop Justice Department P: (306) 468-3013
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Community Justice Coordinator Eric Ahenakew
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program develops and delivers alternative measures and intensive case management for adults and youth through a Community Justice Committee and a Justice Worker. The Program’s activities include public education, crime prevention, healing and sentencing circles, and community based support programs for offenders. (Government of Canada)
Ahtahkakoop First Nation is also home to the Cree Nations Treatment Haven: The Cree Nations Treatment Haven was brought into existence in 1987 through the caring efforts and hard work of dedicated NNADAP workers and the four Chiefs of the Ahtahkakoop, Big River, Pelican Lake, and Witchekan Lake First Nations, who realized an urgent need to combat the damaging causes and effects of alcohol and drugs on their peoples and communities.
(http://www.creenationstreatmenthaven.ca/about-us.html)
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BEARDY’S & OKEMASIS FIRST NATION
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BEARDY’S & OKEMASIS FIRST NATION COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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P.O. Box 340 Duck Lake SK S0K 1J0
P: (306) 467-4523 F: (306) 467-4404 |
Community Justice Coordinator Gerald Gamble Telephone: (306) 467-2400 Fax: (306) 665-0134
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program facilitates diversion and mediation programming as an alternative to the mainstream justice system for adults and youth. A Traditional Justice Committee and Elders provide guidance and support to the Program which utilizes victim offender mediation, family group conferencing, sentencing and releasing circles. The Program works to educate and raise public awareness on restorative justice and reintegrating community members being released from custody back into the community. (Government of Canada)
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COWESSESS FIRST NATION |
COWESSESS FIRST NATION COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
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Cowessess First Nation #73 PO Box 100, Mainstreet Toll-Free: (1-888) 772-7790 F: (306) 696-2767 https://www.cowessessfn.com/programs/
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Director of Justice Jennifer Pelletier Phone: (306) 696-2520
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The objectives of the Program are to develop and deliver community-based justice programming for adults and youth that focuses on alternative measures, crime prevention and reintegration programming. The Program works closely with justice and human services agencies including the RCMP, Corrections Services Canada, and Social Services to develop integrated community justice approaches that reflect the needs of the community. (Government of Canada) The Cowessess First Nation Justice Department continues to find ways to respond to community needs. The department provides a number of innovative programming and effective services to ensure the membership have a healthy and safe environment to live in. Through the Community Justice Program, alternative measures programs including mediation, diversion, fine option, sentencing and healing circles. (Cowessess First Nation) Community Justice Program: Organization Services (SASK 211) |
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LA LOCHE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
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LA LOCHE COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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PO Box 580 P: (306) 822-2606 |
Community Justice Program Coordinator Gladys Janvier
Youth Intervention Coordinator Leanna Janvier
Telephone: (306) 822-2606 Fax: (306) 822-2623 Email: llcomm.just@hotmail.com
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Alternative Measures Program is a community Justice Program developed and delivered by Saskatchewan Justice, Corrections and Public Safety and the Aboriginal Justice Directorate. The La Loche Alternative measures/Extrajudical Sanctions Program work with youth and adult offenders who come into conflict with the law. Alternative Measures is a program that diverts offenders away from attaining criminal records. AMP provides a venue for victims for possible reconciliation, restitution and restoration of peace and harmony. (La Loche Friendship Centre) The objectives of the Program are to provide community based services related to crime prevention, public education, dispute resolution/peacekeeping and alternative measures including diversion, healing circles, family group conferencing and support programming for youth and adults in contact with the mainstream justice system. (Government of Canada)
Youth Intervention Program The intent of the program is to guide youth to a better understanding on how their behaviour affects others within the community, and to make amends by giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Youth involved in the program will gain a new insight into the cause and effects of their behaviour. In addition, the program may help youth to develop new skills and interests, and to seek out new training and career opportunities being offered within the community. Through our program the CYIW will be encouraging the youth involved to continue with their education, increase their participation in Addictions and Mental Health and Wellness Counselling sessions provided within the community, including life skills and to increase participation in health, cultural, and recreational projects. (Youth Intervention Program Pamphlet)
Note: Additional programming offered through the La Loche Friendship Centre can be located @ https://www.lalochefc.com/about.html
SASK 211: https://sk.211.ca/services/la-loche-friendship-centre/community-justice-program-2/
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MÉTIS FAMILY & COMMUNITY JUSTICE SERVICES OF SASKATCHEWAN INC
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COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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MFCJS MAIN OFFICE 1937 Ontario Avenue
P: (306) 964-1440 F: (306) 964-1448 Toll Free: 1-866-622-2220 www.sites.google.com/site/mfcjssask/ Email: mfcjs.general@gmail.com
MFCJS Justice Workers currently positioned in the following communities:
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Executive Director Lynn LaRose Phone: (306) 964-1440
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Justice Workers co-ordinate the provision of:
The mission of the program is to promote, strengthen and empower Métis communities by supporting the cultural and spiritual needs of Métis people and by helping to develop family-centred social and justice services. Program services are designed to be holistic and take into consideration each individual’s spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. The objective of the program is to provide pre- and post-charge alternative measures services for youth and adults in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. With the support of a Community Justice Committee, the Program is also engaged in providing community justice education workshops, public education, community-based crime prevention, corrections and victims services. (Government of Canada)
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MISTAWASIS NÊHIYAWAK
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MISTAWASIS JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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P.O. Box 250 Leask, SK S0J 1M0
P: (306) 466-4800 F: (306) 466-2299
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Phone: (306) 466-4800 Email: contact@mistawasis.ca
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The The Mistawasis Justice Program consists of a Community Justice Coordinator and a Community Justice Council. The Community Justice Council provides guidance in developing and implementing the Community Justice Plan. The Community Justice Council also provides case management supervision and monitoring for offenders.
Implement a community based Justice Plan that focuses upon public education, crime prevention, and alternative measures programs for youth and adults. The Community Justice Plan addresses the mandate, goals, objectives, operating practices and priorities of the Mistawasis Community Justice Council. Programming offered by Mistawasis: Early Release Programming, Reintegration-Corrections Support, Fine Option and Community Service Program, 2 Summer Camps, Coordinate Pow Wow Security. Consists of a Community Justice Coordinator and a Community Justice Council. The Community Justice Council provides guidance in developing and implementing the Community Justice Plan. The Community Justice Council also provides case management supervision and monitoring for offenders.
Implement a community based Justice Plan that focuses upon public education, crime prevention, and alternative measures programs for youth and adults. The Community Justice Plan addresses the mandate, goals, objectives, operating practices and priorities of the Mistawasis Community Justice Council. Programming offered by Mistswasis: Early Release Programming, Reintegration-Corrections Support, Fine Option and Community Service Program, 2 Summer Camps, Coordinate Pow Wow Security. (https://mistawasis.ca/justice/)
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ONION LAKE CREE NATION
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ONION LAKE NATIVE JUSTICE |
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ONION LAKE CREE NATION P.O. Box 100 Onion Lake, SK, S0M 2E0
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P.O. Box 100 Jolene Carter
Tara Waskewitch
John Littlewolfe
Vera Cardinal
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program delivers a pre and post charge diversion program for adults and youth that seeks to restore and reintroduce traditional First Nation justice practices. The Program engages in community based sentencing and corrections, and operates pre release circles to support the reintegration of offenders into the community. (Government of Canada)
Programming offered through Onion Lake Native Justice:
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THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION
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THUNDERCHILD JUSTICE PROGRAM |
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P.O. Box 600 P: 1 (306) 845-4300
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Phone: 1 (306) 845-4300 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program was developed and established in 2001 through a tripartite agreement between the federal and provincial government and Thunderchild First Nation. The federal and provincial government allocates funds and Thunderchild deliver the services. The three main areas of service are:
The Justice Coordinator attends court in St. Walburg to be on hand to speak to alternative measures files, update on community service hours, etc. There is an additional Courtworker who handles court cases for Band Members. (Thunderchild First Nation) SASK 211: https://sk.211.ca/services/thunderchild-first-nation/community-justice-program-7/ |
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WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION
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WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM & SERVICES |
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182 Chief Whitecap Trail Whitecap, SK, S7K 2L2 P: (306) 477-0908 F: (306) 374-5899 https://www.whitecapdakota.com/en/index.aspx
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Community Justice Program Phone: (306) 373-4600 Justice related inquiries can be made from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Referrals and resources will be provided upon request.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Whitecap Dakota First Nation has a Community Justice Program to work with community members who need assistance with justice related matters.
Mediation is a form of restorative justice that provides healing and harmony for people. The victim and offender meet and talk about how the crime has affected them. They also decide an agreement that works for everyone, so that the court system may be avoided.
If you have a fine to work off, then the John Howard Society will refer you to Whitecap. Once here, hours will be worked at Public Works or another appropriate placement.
Youth Prevention Program
(https://www.whitecapdakota.com/en/health-and-recreation/community-justice-program.aspx) Community Wellness (Mental Health Services) Phone: (306) 373-4600 Mental Health Services are offered to community members, inquiries can be made from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Together with a therapist, members will decide on the best next steps to support their goals and bring balance to their life.
SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Therapy Individuals, couples and familes can access therapy services offered to Whitecap Dakota First Nation members, which include:
Programs
Community members are encouraged to attend weekly peer support groups to connect, communicate and create mental health supports. Focus is on following a Red Road Recovery.
Workshops and group sessions are provided to individuals dealing with grief and loss.
A four-hour training is available for all individuals wanting to learn skills in suicide prevention.
Through social media support, the Mental Health and Wellness Team consistently posts ideas and tips for individual and family wellness.
Individual or group sessions are available for sharing yoga practices to reduce stress and promote healthy wellbeing.
Youth are invited to participate in the expressive arts to engage in healthy practices to maintain their mental health. Jordan's Principle funds this project for youth. (https://www.whitecapdakota.com/en/health-and-recreation/community-wellness-mental-health.aspx) Health Center - Community Wellbeing (Prevention Services) Phone: (306) 373-4700 Community Wellbeing Program and service inquiries can be made from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. The WDFN Community Wellbeing Program focus' on family and community support programs and services that are rooted in Dakota values: love, respect, generosity, honesty, humility, bravery, wisdom, patience, compassion and fortitude.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION The goal of community wellbeing is to promote healthy families and build capacity in families by offering services that include:
(https://www.whitecapdakota.com/en/health-and-recreation/wellbeing-prevention-services.aspx) Jordan's Principle Services
Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator Cora Fischer-Sutherland Services are provided for WDFN members, ages 0-18.
Common Jordan's Principle Requests Every child is unique and has a different set of needs.
(https://www.whitecapdakota.com/en/health-and-recreation/jordans-principle.aspx) |