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~Aboriginal Community Justice Pogram~Aboriginal Family Support Program
~Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program
~Employment Referral & Training Program
~Shawenjeagamik Drop In Centre
~Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency
~Urban Aboriginal Aboriginal Alternative High School
~Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program
ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
Dear community members
Boozhoo, Anniin
My name is Walter Mainville and I am the new Aboriginal Community Justice Program Coordinator with the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. I am originally from Couchiching Ojibway First Nation and I have a background in Aboriginal Law and Advocacy, with experience in community-based justice programs.
With this knowledge, I am honoured to help develop, implement and facilitate an Aboriginal specific Community Justice Program for Ottawa. My goals with the position are to:
- To identify and divert Aboriginal clients from the mainstream justice system;
- To provide an open forum for Aboriginal people to deal with criminal and family matters in a culturally appropriate manner;
- To provide the opportunity for Aboriginal community member participation in justice matters, thereby allowing for a greater degree of responsibility in justice related matters;
- To provide meaningful and culturally appropriate outcomes for individuals and families;
- To address the root cause(s) of negative behaviour; and
- To reduce recidivism.
We are in the process of forming the advisory council, as it will provide guidance to community justice program staff in developing and implementing the community justice plan. The council will evolve around truth, respect, and accountability as it relates to aboriginal people in the justice system.
If you would like to enquire more about this program or council, please contact me at (613) 722-3811, ext. 270 or via email:
Thank you
Walter Mainville
Coordinator
Aboriginal Community Justice Program
