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Aboriginal Legal Services

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211 Yonge St Suite 500
Toronto, ON
M5B 1M4
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416-408-4041
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Toll-Free: 1-844-633-2886
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Fax: 416-408-1568
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Community Legal Clinic intake -- Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-3 pm, other times by appointment
Last Updated: Dec 7, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or visit website for information

Eligibility / Target Population

For Aboriginal people (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit

Fees

None

Contacts

Chantell Barker - Executive Director
416-408-4041 ext 299
Christa Big Canoe - Director of Legal Advocacy
416-408-3967 ext 225

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washroom

Description of Services

Community Legal Clinic 416-408-4041, fax 416-408-1568
  • deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD), human rights, police complaints, criminal injuries compensation, poverty law, Indian Act
  • no criminal or family law
  • may provide representation
  • referrals to lawyers in private practice where appropriate
  • law reform and public legal education activities
  • funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Aboriginal Court Worker Program -- support to those appearing in court
  • assistance in finding lawyers and contacting family members
  • referrals
  • available at all criminal courts in Toronto
Community Council Program
  • criminal diversion program for young and adult Aboriginal offenders charged with a wide variety of offences
  • substitutes court appearance with an appearance before community members, with a disposition focusing on culture, tradition and healing
Gladue (Aboriginal Persons) Courts -- support available at Old City Hall, College Park and 1000 Finch Ave W courts

Gladue Writer/Caseworker -- call for information

Giiwedin Anang Council
  • Aboriginal alternative dispute resolution for families involved in the child welfare system
  • family counselling delivered by community Elders and members focus on traditional teachings and Talking Circles

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