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Program:	Indigenous Community Justice Program
Organizations:	Ne Chee Friendship Centre Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office
Phone Numbers:	807-468-5440 Ext 245
Fax:	807-468-5340
Email:	communityjustice@nechee.org
Website:	www.nechee.org/community-justice-programme
Address:	326 2nd St S Kenora P9N 1G5
Location:	Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Service Description:	Acts as an alternative pre and post-charge diversion program that offers community-based, culturally inclusive support services for Indigenous people involved with the criminal justice system Community Council Model: Offers a Community Justice Circle with Council members Provides an opportunity for the community member to enter into a mutually agreed Medicine Wheel Healing Plan which will be taken into consideration by the Judge upon sentencing Elders, Band officials, victims and community service providers may attend and provide insight to the community member during the Council process Some typical Healing Plans may include, but are not limited to: Volunteer hours at cultural events, such as Pow Wow Healing ceremonies such as sweat lodges and sacred pipe ceremonies Some form of restitution as recommended by Elders and community members Educational sessions regarding historical trauma, emotional triggers etc Addictions assessment, treatment and follow-up if needed Also provides: Mediation between the victim and offender to allow each party to be seen, heard and believed in order to repair the harm done to all who were affected
Fees:	None
Application:	Referrals are at discretion of Crown and/or police Intake assessment is required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Youth 16 years of age and older and adults in conflict with the law Regional service open to all on/off reserve Indigenous peoples Individual must take full responsibility for their actions in order to participate in program
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 4-30-2025
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