Justice Committee

To have Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq, the Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada discuss issues, develop solutions and suggest actions with respect to justice for Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq.

The focus is to develop culturally appropriate justice services for Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq.

The Justice Working Committee includes representatives from:
- The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
- Nova Scotia Native Women's Association
- Union of Nova Scotia Indians
- Mi'kmaq Young Offender Program
- Aboriginal Justice Directorate
- Aboriginal and Diversity Policing Services RCMP "H" Division
- Office of Aboriginal Affairs
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
- Nova Scotia Correctional Services
- Justice Canada
- Nova Scotia Department of Justice
- Court Service, Justice
- Public Prosecution
- Canadian Human Rights Commission

2007-2008 Workplan Goals
1- Support MLSN Advisory Committee, as requested, in achieving MLSN mandate.
2- To support Family Violence sub-committee win their work.
3- Establish crime prevention framework in collaboration with Tripartite Health working committee.
4- Establish crime prevention framework in collaboration with Tripartite Social working committee.
5- Promote cross-cultural awareness of Mi'kmaq issues among criminal justice staff.
6- Respond to jurisdictional issues which are brought to the attention of the working committee throughout the year.