Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre
Service: Court Worker Programs and Services
Record #:
MID1616
Last Modified:
11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Jul 2024
Location, Telephone & Internet
| Office Phone | 705-526-5589 |
| Fax | 705-526-7662 |
| gbnfc@gbnfc.com | |
| Website | https://www.gbnfc.com/indigenous-court-worker-program |
| Social Media |  |
| Located In Community | Midland |
| Address | 175 Yonge St Midland, ON Canada L4R 2A7 |
| Intersection | William and Yonge Sts |
Contact Information
| Primary Contact | Michelle Ferry, Indigenous Court Worker; Phone: ext 239; Email: courtworker@gbnfc.com |
| Alternate Contact | Compton Khan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 224; Email: edirector@gbnfc.com |
Description & Services
| Description (Service) | Provides advocacy for Indigenous people (regardless of legal definitions) who become involved in the justice or family court system; and assists them to understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The program seeks to ultimately reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the Canadian justice system. |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Coldwater ; Honey Harbour ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Port Severn ; Tay ; Tiny |
| Eligibility | Urban Indigenous and Metis Peoples |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Annual, Fee $5 |
Other Details
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |