United Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Courtwork Programs

Program:	Indigenous Courtwork Programs

Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre United Native Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-274-8541

Fax:	807-274-4110


Email:	inquiry@unfc.org

Website:	www.unfc.org/aboriginal-courtwork-programs

Address:	PO Box 752 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1

Street Address:	427 Mowat Ave Fort Frances

Location:	Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St Situated near Canada Border Services Agency

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Contacts:	Tiffiney Lafreniere - Criminal Courtworker criminalcourt@unfc.org

Service Description:	Ensures that Indigenous people who come into conflict with the law understand the process, and their legal rights Acts as a liaison between the individual/family and the court Ensures that the individual/family understands their legal rights and/or obligations pertaining to the law and the legal process with both the Criminal Court and Family Court Provides information about preventative measures imposed by the court such as bail, detention or conditional release Offers individual counselling Assists with preparing pre-sentence reports Explains conditions of probation to individual Works with community agencies on behalf of individual to ensure sentencing conditions are met Visits incarcerated individuals to provide support and maintains contact with Native Inmate Liaison worker Provides education and information about the legal system

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires a signed consent form and completion of a program intake form

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals involved with the court system either from accusations of a crime or dealing with family issues Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025

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