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Program: Indigenous Community Council Program

Organizations: Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre - Thunder Bay - Cumberland St N - Indigenous Friendship Centre
Description of Services:
  • Provides an alternative justice program to the mainstream justice process
  • Provides an opportunity for offenders to take responsibility for their actions and actively participate in rectifying the wrong they have done
  • Addresses the background of the accused, including addiction issues, loss of identity, family violence and abuse

    • Services and Programs:

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Indigenous youth between 12-17 years of age and adults who normally reside in Thunder Bay and have committed certain minor offenses such as:

    • Fraud

    • Theft

    • Mischief

    • Causing a disturbance


    Certain offenses are never eligible for diversion, such as (but not limited to) the following:

    • Serious personal violence

    • Sexual assault

    • Child abuse

    • Criminal Code driving offenses such as impaired driving
    Application:
    • Apply through the Native Criminal, Family or Combined Courtworkers

    • Referrals can be made through any of the Friendship Centre Program Staff and members of the judiciary
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-345-5840 ext 9062 or 9053
    Toll-Free: 1-855-345-5840
    Fax: 807-285-0917
    Email: info@tbifc.ca
    Website: tbifc.ca
    Address: 620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7C 1A9
    Location:
    • Located on Victoria Ave E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
    • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and Brodie St N
    • Serves as the Justice Satellite Office, situated in Victoriaville Centre
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

     
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