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Program:	Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program
Organizations:	Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration
Phone Numbers:	807-737-1903 Ext 224
Toll-Free:	1-800-619-9519
Fax:	807-737-3399
Email:	reception@ngfc.net
Website:	www.ngfc.net/services/combined-court-worker-progra...
Address:	PO Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Street Address:	52 King St Sioux Lookout
Location:	Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
Accessibility:	Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description:	Provides support to Indigenous people in conflict with the Criminal Justice System 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:	Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 18 years of age and older and their families Individuals in conflict with the Criminal or Family Justice System
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 7-29-2025
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