Justice Department

Kaakewaaseya means “good path” and it gives direction to the many programs operating under the umbrella of the Grand Council Treaty #3 Justice portfolio;

  • Community Justice
  • Youth Reintegration
  • Indigenous Bail Verification & Supervision
  • Gladue Report Writers
  • Gladue Aftercare
  • Indigenous Support Network

Community Justice Initiative

This project is the start of a Treaty #3 nation-wide strategy to develop Aboriginal community-based restorative justice approaches in our First Nations. Grand Council Treaty #3 Justice staff work directly with First Nations’ justice teams to divert pre- and post-charge offences in community-based processes in Grassy Narrows, Lac Seul, Naicatchewenin, Naotkamegwanning, Onigaming, Wabaseemoong, as well as the Rainy River First Nations.

The long-term goals are:

  • Support healing and accountability within communities
  • Reduce the number of Treaty #3 members charged and in jail

 

Youth Re-Integration Program

This program is the beginning of a nation-wide strategy to develop re-integration for youth through Aboriginal community-based restorative justice. Youth get an opportunity to receive help in the community through counselling supports, family support, and elder guidance.

The goals of this program are:

  • Promote healing and accountability within communities
  • Have our youth supported during and after probation
  • Reduce the number of Treaty #3 members charged and in jail

 

Indigenous Bail Verification and Supervision Program

The Indigenous Bail Verification and Supervision Program (IBVSP) assists Treaty #3 members, men and women aged 18 and older who are accused of a criminal of-fence/s, awaiting bail proceedings, remanded for show cause hearing, and do not have the financial means or available surety to meet bail needs.

IBVSP Main Functions:

  • Identify the availability of a surety
  • Provide verified, neutral and factual information about an accused person at bail proceedings
  • Provide supervision, aftercare, and referral services for individuals released from custody by the Courts, where the condition of release directs reporting to IBVSP (Verification Report).

The IBVSP is responsible for supervising bail court orders and enforcement by alleged violation of release orders by in initiating breach proceedings. IBVSP provides clients with an opportunity to access culturally supportive programs and community based-services meaning Kaakewaaseya “Good Path” during Judicial Interim Release.

IBVSP operates at no cost to the client

Anishinaabemowin (language) and Disability Accommodations Available

 

Gladue Services 

What is a Gladue Report?

Jamie Gladue, an Aboriginal woman, was charged with second-degree murder after she killed her fiancé. She was subsequently convicted of manslaughter.

The trial judge sentenced her to 3 years’ imprisonment. Jamie appealed her sentence all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Supreme Court has recognized that the number of Aboriginal people being sent to jail has increased significantly over the last several decades because of the racism. Aboriginal people face within the justice system.

A Gladue Report is a document that gives the Judge information he/she needs to make the best decision possible when sentencing. 

Role of the Gladue Writer:

  • To prepare and complete Gladue report, at the bail stage or sentencing stage, when a request is approved
  • To interview the Aboriginal offender about his/her background information, his/her immediate family and extended family members, as well as, others from his/her community
  • To make recommendations for alternative sentencing, another imprisonment such as restorative justice, healing circles, culturally-appropriate treatment options

 

Gladue Aftercare

Gladue Aftercare is the second phase of the Gladue services program. The Aftercare workers assist Aboriginal community members to follow through with Gladue Report recommendations.

This Program exists because many clients may feel lost and disconnected while going through the justice system. They may feel confused about how to deal with their current situations or issues. Clients will be able to access supports, advice, and help that they may have otherwise not known about.

 

Indigenous Support Network Coordinator

The Indigenous Support Network Coordinator will provide support to victims of crime to make justice meaningful and effective for people in the Treaty #3 community.

Services offered include:

  • Assisting in the development of a Victim services program that is culturally sensitive and holistic, with support and referrals in place within the communities
  • Providing clients and families with the tools, knowledge, and guidance for self-empowerment during their journey of healing
  • Assisting clients to have direct access too culturally appropriate services
  • Work closely with clients and communities, building strong, trusting relationships
  • Ensure clients’ immediate personal safety takes priority
  • Put social services in place to assist in the prevention of suicide and self-harm

Contact Information

Kenora

Arthur Huminuk
Justice Director
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.107
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Alicia McLeod
Justice Coordination Manager
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.101
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Tessy Antony
Senior Administrative Assistant
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.206
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Windfire Boucha
Administrative Assistant
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.100
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Robert Nelson
Gladue Services Team Lead
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.103
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Eagle White
Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.106
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Barrie Henry
Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.105
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Emily O’Connor
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Ph: 807-468-2381 ext.104
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 227 Second St South

Kristi Goerzen
Gladue Aftercare
Ph: 807-789-1355 ext.402
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 100 Park Street

Kailyn Archibald
Gladue Services Writer
Ph: 807-789-1355 ext.403
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 100 Park Street

Sinthai Weese
Youth Intervention Worker
Ph: 807-789-1355 ext.404
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 100 Park Street

Sherry Cameron
Community Justice Coordinator
Ph: 807-789-1355
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: 100 Park Street

Claudine Longboat-White
Community Circle of Care Senior Coordinator
Ph: 807-700-6211 ext.1001
Office Location: 33 Main St South

Alison Napish
Community Correction Program Lead
Ph: 807-700-6211 ext.1002
Office Location: 33 Main St South

Logan Haney
Circle of Care Case Manager
Ph: 807-700-6211
Office Location: 33 Main St South

Elaine White
Intake/Greeter
Ph: 807-700-6211 ext.1003
Office Location: 33 Main St South

Dryden

Brittany Norris
Regional Manager,  East Direction/ Gladue Aftercare
Ph: 807-223-1199 ext.304
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Danielle Cameron
Anti-Racism Coordinator
Ph: 807-223-1199 ext.300
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Diedra Roy
Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-223-1199
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Lisa Penner
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Ph: 807-223-1199 ext.308
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Christine Neilson
Gladue Services Writer
Ph: 807-223-1199 ext.309
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Roxanne Pitchenese
Community Justice Coordinator
Ph: 807-223-1199
Fax: 807-223-1195
Office Location: 27 Whyte Ave

Fort Frances

Cassandra Bundz
Regional Manager, South Direction/Indigenous Support Network Lead
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1104
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Emily Hyatt
Community Justice / Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1105
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Larry Indian
Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1106
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Allison Badiuk
Gladue Aftercare
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1102
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Drake Crosson
Community Justice Team Lead
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1101
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Alyssa Strachan
Gladue Services Writer
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1107
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Kerry Zub
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1103
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Mandy Fisk
Community Justice Coordinator
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1108
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Armand Jourdain Sr.
Community Corrections Worker
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1109
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Louis Bruyere
Youth Diversion Worker
Ph: 807-789-4445 ext.1102
Office Location: 516 Portage Ave

Grassy Narrows

Randy Fobister
Youth Program Lead
Ph: 807-925-1081
Fax: 807-925-1080
Office Location: Band Office

Maybelline Loon
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Ph: 807-925-1081
Fax: 807-925-1080
Office Location: Band Office

Tammy Kejick-Keewatin
Community Justice Worker
Ph: 807-925-1081
Fax: 807-925-1080
Office Location: Band Office

Lac Seul – Frenchman’s Head

Bobby Binguis
Bail Verification & Supervision Worker
Ph: 807-582-0001
Fax: 807-582-0002

David Sanderson
Youth Reintegration Worker
Ph: 807-582-0001
Fax: 807-582-0002

Naotkamegwanning

Thomas White Jr.
Youth Reintegration Worker
Ph: 807-226-1133
Fax: 807-226-9886
Office Location: 1706 Arena Rd

Wabaseemoong

Glenn Cameron
Community Justice Coordinator
Ph: 807-927-9960
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: #1 Water Tower Rd

Bruce Henry
Youth Intervention Worker
Ph: 807-927-9960
Fax: 807-468-9739
Office Location: #1 Water Tower Rd

 

Partner Offices

Onigaming

David Kelly
Community Justice Worker
Ph: 807-484-2162 ext.222
Fax: 807-484-2737

Naicatchewenin

Ph: 807-486-3407
Fax: 807-486-3704