Aboriginal Legal Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET1376 | Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-408-3967 or 416-408-4041 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-844-633-2886 |
| Fax | 416-408-1568 |
| info@aboriginallegal.ca | |
| Website | www.aboriginallegal.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jonathan Rudin, Program Director; Phone: 416-408-3967 ext 226 |
| Alternate Contact | Christa Big Canoe, Director of Legal Advocacy; Phone: 416-408-3967 ext 225 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Community legal clinic * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Michael Miller, Executive Director; Phone: 416-408-3967 ext 278 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- serving clients by phone as much as possible * agency will continue to prepare Gladue reports and Gladue Letters and provide Courtworker services to the Toronto courts * all walk-in service, group programming, notarization, commissioning of documents and public legal education and outreach activities are currently suspended ---------------------------------------- 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 |
| Hours | COVID19 -- offering service by phone * call 416-408-4041 or toll free 1-844-633-2886 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Community Legal Clinic intake -- Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-3 pm * other times by appointment |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | For Aboriginal people (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English ; translation and interpretation may be arranged for First Nation languages |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Queen St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washroom |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal ; Indigenous Peoples ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Services for Indigenous Peoples ; Community Legal Services ; Court Services ; Justice / Mental Health Programs ; Legal Education / Information |
| Service Categories | Adult Diversion ~ Indigenous Communities ; Community Legal Clinics ; Court Orientation Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; General Legal Aid ~ Indigenous Communities ; Indigenous Courts ; Indigenous Law ; Legal Assistance Referral Services ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legal Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legal Information Services ~ Indigenous Peoples Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Indigenous Peoples Issues |
