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
Nova Scotia 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
2008 - 2009 Workplan Goals
- Support Mi’kmaq Legal Support Network (MLSN) Advisory Committee, as requested, in achieving MLSN mandate.
- To support Family Violence sub-committee with their work.
- Establish crime prevention framework in collaboration with Tripartite Forum Health working committee.
- Establish crime prevention framework in collaboration with Tripartite Forum Social working committee.
- Promote cross-cultural awareness of Mi'kmaq issues among criminal justice staff.
- Respond to jurisdictional issues, which are brought to the attention of the working committee throughout the year.
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