Ministry of Justice

Aboriginal Community Legal Worker

If you are of Aboriginal ancestry, we may refer you to the Aboriginal community legal worker. This person can:

give legal advice about family and child protection law and issues such as residential schools, housing and wills and estates;
explain the legal process and other options, such as mediation;
attend court with you;
help you prepare forms and letters;
participate in negotiations;
talk on your behalf or attend appointments with Ministry of Children and Family Development staff, legal aid intake, legal aid lawyers, duty counsel, or bands; and
make referrals to other services.