Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre
Site: Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre
Service: Court Worker Programs and Services
Record #:
MID1616
Last Modified:
12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
05 Dec 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Provides advocacy for Indigenous people (regardless of legal definitions) who become involved in the justice or family court system; and assists them to understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The program seeks to ultimately reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the Canadian justice system. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Coldwater ; Honey Harbour ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Port Severn ; Tay ; Tiny |
| Eligibility | Urban Indigenous and Metis Peoples |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Annual, Fee $5 |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Midland |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | William and Yonge Sts |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-526-5589 |
| Fax | 705-526-7662 |
| gbnfc@gbnfc.com | |
| Website | https://www.gbnfc.com/indigenous-court-worker-program |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBAYNFC/ |
| Primary Contact | Michelle O'Driscoll, Indigenous Court Worker; Phone: ext 239; Email: courtworker@gbnfc.com |
| Alternate Contact | Compton Khan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 224; Email: edirector@gbnfc.com |