BC First Nations Justice Council — Indigenous Justice Centres
Indigenous Justice Centres offer culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people.
Indigenous community legal workers are Legal Aid BC staff who can:
- give legal information and limited advice about:
- family and child protection law,
- Indian residential schools,
- housing, and
- wills and estates
- explain the legal process and other options such as mediation
- attend court with you
- help you prepare forms and letters
- participate in negotiations
- talk on your behalf to:
- Ministry of Children and Family Development staff,
- a legal aid lawyer,
- duty counsel, or
- your band
- give referrals to other services
An Indigenous community legal worker (ICLW) is available in the following communities: