Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC

NATIVE COURTWORKER

TM AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

A HELPING HAND TO JUSTICE

#Final NCCA.indd 2 2017-11-10 4:55 PM

CELEBRATING NCCABC HISTORY Native Courtworker programs have been in ganization with over 40 years of history existence in Canada in some form for over providing services to Indigenous people 50 years. In the late 1960s, the Depart- who finds themselves in conflict with the ment of Indian Affairs, Health and Welfare, law. Native Courtworkers cover over 70% Employment and Immigration and Secretary of the courthouses throughout the province. of State funded the Native Courtworker pilot project. In 1973, responsibility for the pro- Over the years our Association has grown gram at the federal level was assigned to the significantly to support our clients and their Department of Justice and was established on families as well as our communities that will an ongoing basis. provide culturally appropriate justice and health-related services. Our understand- YEARS In British Columbia, the Vancouver Indian ing of justice is based on a holistic view SERVING AND CARING Friendship Centre, Indian Homemakers’ of people – psychological, physical, social FOR OUR COMMUNITY Association, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC and spiritual. We believe every Indigenous Association of Non-Status Indians, North person’s story is linked to our people’s his- American Indian Brotherhood and the John tory and culture. Our goal is to help our cli- The Native Courtworker Howard Society decided then to start a ents find a solution to their particular need Courtworker program. Under the manage- from that perspective. As we work together and Counselling Association ment of the John Howard Society, a Court- with them, we treat them with dignity and of British Columbia has worker pilot project was initiated in 1970. respect. That is our commitment to our cli- been providing justice-related By 1972 the project expanded to become ents. This would not be possible without the the Native Courtworker Association. In dedication of our staff who tirelessly work services to Indigenous people 1975, it had added counselling as a service for this Association every day, as well as our and communities in the and became the Native Courtworker and volunteer Board of Directors who represent Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC). 13 jurisdictions throughout the province. province of BC for over four decades. The Native Courtworker program, which is In this resource guide are the very import- the largest program for the NCCABC, is a ant programs and resources that make up cost-shared program funded by the Minis- the Native Courtworker and Counselling As- try of Solicitor General and the Department sociation of BC. Over 40 years of service is of Justice. The NCCABC is a provincial or- truly something to celebrate.

1970 1971

The Vancouver Indian Friendship Centre, Indian Alfred Scow, a retired judge of the Provincial Court of Homemakers’ Association, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC British Columbia, is the First Nations person to graduate Association of Non-Status Indians, North American Indian from a BC law school, the first Aboriginal lawyer called to Brotherhood and the John Howard Society meet to start a the BC bar and the first Aboriginal legally trained judge Courtworker program. appointed to the BC Provincial Court.

#Final NCCA.indd 3 2017-11-10 4:55 PM

Values & Principles | A Helping Hand to Justice

The NCCABC Board and staff believe that any successes in serving Indigenous people are rooted in traditional values common to all Indigenous nations and peoples, such as

· Respect for elders · Programs, services and activities that are culturally appropriate · All people must be treated with dignity and respect · Dedicated employees are responsive to the needs of the community NATIVE COURTWORKER · All Indigenous individuals have a right to justice · Solutions are custom made to the individual · The importance of ensuring the Indigenous voice is heard, and · Quality and innovation in all that we do.

Vision Statement The needs of all Indigenous people going through the BC justice system are fully met, their cultures are respected and their unique historic rights guaranteed in Canada’s Constitution are enforced.

1973 1974

July 26, NCCABC is officially incorporated. Start of the NCCABC Vancouver Alcohol and Drug Program.

#Final NCCA.indd 4 2017-11-10 4:55 PM contents

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5 FACES OF CARING 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE 9 NATIVE COURTWORKERS PROGRAM 13 ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM 17 DETOX SUPPORT PROGRAM 21 FAMILY AND YOUTH 25 CHANGING DIRECTIONS 29 FIRST NATIONS COURT 33 DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COURT 37 THROUGH AN ABORIGINAL LENS 41 WOMEN’S RIGHT TO BE SAFE 45 BC ABORIGINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL 47 NCCA BOARD AND FUNDERS 51

CELEBRATING 1976 1982

Employee-Board workshop on policy to Canada repatriates its constitution expand Courtworker role, build development from Britain. The Canadian of Prevention, Community Education and Constitution recognizes and affirms YEARS Participation programs. existing Aboriginal and Treaty Rights.

#Final NCCA.indd 5 2017-11-10 4:55 PM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

We need to identify and embrace the opportunities that will benefit our people the most.

Doug S. White | PRESIDENT THE NATIVE COURTWORKER & COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BC NATIVE COURTWORKERS

or over four decades the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC has played an integral role in helping shape and maintain many of the programs Fand services that support the Indigenous communities throughout BC. As NCCABC’s board of directors it is our goal to support these efforts by providing a leadershop role and working to influence changes in the justice system that are more sensitive and respond to the needs and culture of the Indigenous community.

Over the next five years it is our goal to: • Develop a more holistic approach to addressing the social determinants of health outcomes that affect justice issues (including efforts to reduce the number of children born with FASD). • Conduct research and evaluations to inform the expansion of the definition of j ustice, to support the development of specific changes to the justice system and to strengthen the rationale as to why governments need to implement those changes. • Create a joint structure, process or forum with the BC and federal governments leading to legislative, regulatory, policy, program and funding changes that respond to Indigenous justice approaches. • Expand participation in and access to justice supports to improve individual and family outcomes to help achieve strategic directions and operational goals and create broader awareness of NCCABC.

On behalf of the board I would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated team at NCCABC for their collective years of hard work caring for our communities.

#Final NCCA.indd 6 2017-11-10 4:55 PM facesnccabc The NCCABC employs over 50 workers in more than 30 BC communities. Our employees play an important role in their communities, working on the front lines of securing justice for and improving the lives of Indigenous people throughout the province.

Meet a few of our dedicated workers on the NCCABC Faces pages throughout this publication.

CELEBRATING 1984 1984

The Young Offenders Act (YOA) is adopted from Severe deficit and former Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA) of 1908. government restraint The YOA gave youth the same rights as adults policies. but shielded them from the influence of the YEARS adult corrections system.

#Final NCCA.indd 7 2017-11-10 4:55 PM faces NATIVE COURTWORKERS

1985 1986

June 28, Bill C-31 is passed NCCABC expands service for sexual amending the Indian Act and abuse counselling and Aboriginal adhering to the Canadian Charter probation supervisor services. of Rights and Freedoms.

#Final NCCA.indd 8 2017-11-10 4:55 PM facesnccabc Darlene Shackelly EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Darlene has been with the NCCABC since 1982 and has been executive director since 2000. She grew up in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, and comes from Musgamagw Dzawda’enuxw Nation on her grandmother’s side and We Wai Kai Nation (Cape Mudge) on her grandfather’s side. She has dedicated her career to advocating justice for Indigenous peoples in BC, and across Canada. The formation of the BC Aboriginal Justice Council of BC supported by NCCABC as the host agency has been a great achievement. She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the author of three safety guidebooks that support and inform women on protecting themselves.

CELEBRATING

1988

NCCABC’s priority is to build a stable and supportive relationship with tribal groups and organizations in BC. Ministry of Attorney General congratulates NCCABC for its effort and determination in its success in eliminating deficit. YEARS NCCABC receives a grant for ongoing development training.

#Final NCCA.indd 9 2017-11-10 4:56 PM OVER 40 YEARS SERVING AND CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

As we look to the future, let’s also take this opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments and take pride in knowing that the work that we do every day has played such an integral role in the support of Indigenous people and communities in BC. NATIVE COURTWORKER Darlene Shackelly | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR { THE NATIVE COURTWORKER & COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

am very pleased to report that the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia has strived toward great accomplishments Ithrough collaboration and continued support for the services and programs we provide and manage. Our partnerships have strengthened, as witnessed by new initiatives, and the future looks very positive. The completion of the NCCABC’s Board of Directors Strategic Plan this year will continue to move the Association forward with its priorities.

National Indigenous Courtwork Program I am honoured to represent the Indigenous Courtwork (ICW) Program Directors across Canada as their Co-Chair for the past two years. Courtwork programs across Canada continue to collaborate, which has resulted in the development of a National Strategic and Implementation Plan. Phase 1 of the Strategic Plan was created two years ago. It was agreed that a proposal would be developed to support a second phase which would include regional conversations and the development of an implementation plan. Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan focused on gathering the regional voices and determining what common themes and priorities for action emerged from the regional discussions held across the country. After extensive dialogue and consensus building among ICW Program Directors, the resulting strategic and implementation plan was then given to

#Final NCCA.indd 10 2017-11-10 4:56 PM federal/provincial/territorial representatives for com- ish Columbia. One of our innovative programs is called ments and to gather feedback. The final Indigenous “Changing Directions in Support of Aboriginal Youth.” Courtwork Directors National Strategic & Implementa- Through this first-of-its-kind program in BC, we are as- tion Plan was presented at the 2017 Tripartite Working sisting the two communities of Nanaimo and Williams Group meeting. Lake in reaching out to Indigenous youth between the The vision and mission statement and four strategic di- ages of 12 and 18, empowering young people who may rections (Program Expansion and Enhancement; Com- need additional support to reach their full potential. munication, Collaboration and Consultation; Strategic This program is supported by Public Safety Canada. Partnerships and Relationships; Sustainability of the As well, our Association in partnership with The Asante ICW Program) are important work for the Indigenous Centre of BC launched a pilot project to create aware- Courtwork Program. ness and understanding of the intersection of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnosis, coexist- Native Courtworker Program ing substance use and other life harms, with justice Our most senior program is the Native Courtworker involvement among Indigenous youth in BC. The goal Program. For over 40 years, Native Courtworkers have of Through an Aboriginal Lens (TAL) program is to help helped Indigenous people navigate the criminal justice Indigenous youth referred by Youth Probation Services system by providing them with timely and accurate in- for an FASD assessment identify within themselves and formation at the earliest possible stage of the crimi- their support systems both the assets and areas that nal justice process. This includes referring Indigenous need additional support in order to develop individ- accused to appropriate legal resources as well as to ual strategies to ensure their successful navigation appropriate social, education, employment, health, In- through the justice system and assessment process. digenous community and other services that can help We are very pleased to report that First Nations Health to address underlying issues. Authority is now supporting this program as funding There are Native Courtworkers located around the from Youth Justice Canada came to completion. province, covering approximately 70% of the provin- To address the challenges of child and family services cial courts. They work with the various officers of the in British Columbia, the NCCABC looks forward to sup- court, communities and service providers to assist porting Grand Chief Edward John’s recommendation Indigenous people in contact with the justice system that the Ministry of Children and Family Development to receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treat- invest in the development and delivery of child and ment within that challenging system. family services directly within First Nations communities in BC. Specific actions include increasing the num- Programs that Support Indigenous Youth ber of social workers, Family Courtworkers, and others For the past 44 years, the NCCABC has continued to serving Indigenous communities in BC. provide support to Indigenous youth throughout Brit-

#Final NCCA.indd 11 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 12 • • face withthejusticesysteminBCby: address keyissuesandconcernsthatIndigenouspeople cil’s priorities are to provide a collective approach to establishing theBCAboriginalJusticeCouncil.TheCoun- and staff towork with eachother and the NCCABCtoward T their supportofaBCAboriginalJusticeCouncil. of First Nations at their respective assemblies reaffirming Summit, UnionofBCIndianChiefsandtheAssembly Council. ResolutionswerepassedbytheFirstNations the First Nations Leadership Council to set up the Justice As hostagencyfortheCouncil,NCCABCworkedwith T B ing oftheintersectionhealthandjustice. NCCABC leadingthisprocessbecauseofourunderstand- of are andwhomweserve.VCHhasidentifiedthebenefit nerships and integration, operational capacity of who we understanding ofasharedmission/vision,potentialpart- enous peopleintheVCHregion,andtoidentifyaclearer the gapsinhealthandjustice- nous-led wellnessandaddictionservices,toidentify those services.OurprogramsupportsavisionforIndige- was nodisruptioninservicesforthepeoplethataccessed Society (HHCAS).Wetookonthatworktoensurethere offered by Hey-way’-noqu’ Healing Circle forAddictions (VCH) totakeoverthecoreprogrammingthathadbeen N A

he threeresolutionsdirectedtheirrespectivee he BC Aboriginal Justice Council was formed in 2014. he BCAboriginalJusticeCouncilwasformedin2014. lcohol andDrugOutpatientServices C AboriginalJusticeCouncil CCABC was approached by Vancouver Coastal Health CCABC wasapproachedbyVancouverCoastalHealth C in overrepresentation ofIndigenouschildrenandyouth C hallenging approachesthatcontributetothegrowing hallenging approachesthat contribute to the

the careofgovernment; related servicesforIndig-

xecutive xecutive

E D Darlene Shackelly

• R rectors. nerships, funders, volunteers, and NCCABC Board of Di- for the hard work and dedication of our employees, part- not beinthestrongpositionwearetodayifitweren’t lumbia hasprovidedoverthepast44years.Wewould Courtworker and Counselling Association ofBritish Co- I ple accessingourservicesandcommunities. played an important role in supporting Indigenous peo- plishments andtakeprideinknowingthateachofushas should takeamomentandreflectuponourpastaccom- A I of theCouncilandNCCABC. ties. Theseareimportantandexcitingtimesforthework ple inBC,andimprovethewell- needed toincreaseaccessjusticeforIndigenouspeo- I n three short years, the Council has advanced the work n threeshortyears,theCouncilhasadvancedwork n Closing xecutive Director espectfully, s theAssociationsetsitssightsonfuturegoals,we p arlene Shackelly women whoareincarcerated; growing overrepresentationofIndigenousmenand effective strategiesthatcan for am proud of the programs and initiatives the Native roductively engagingwiththegovernmenttoadvance

our peoplein the justicesystem.

achieve betteroutcomes being ofourcommuni-

2017-11-10 4:56PM

11 NATIVE COURTWORKERS

facesnccabc Robert Clydesdale NATIVE COURTWORKER

Robert grew up on the Lower Nicola Reserve (Shulus) just outside of Merritt, BC, and is also a member of the Nooaitch Indian Band. He says growing up on the reserve and living in the city for most of his adult life has allowed him help clients “to recognize issues that are First Nations community- based” living while appreciating the camaraderie and community it offers. It has also allowed him to fluently connect to people from other native communities – an ability that serves him well in his work as a Native Courtworker in North Vancouver who also serves Pemberton.

CELEBRATING

1990 1990

NCCABC hosts a Provincial Native MP Elijah Harper blocks the Canadian Child Welfare Symposium in Vancouver. constitutional amendment known as the The objective was for First Nations to Meech Lake Accord. He cited the lack of take control of our children’s welfare. adequate participation and recognition of YEARS Aboriginal people in that process.

#Final NCCA.indd 13 2017-11-10 4:56 PM NATIVE COURTWORKER PROGRAM

It’s great to see a client go from being distant and not trusting the system to coming into my office and wanting to tell me all the great things they’ve been doing. NATIVE COURTWORKER

DID YOU he purpose of the Native Courtworker program is to help clients involved KNOW in the criminal justice system. We will help you obtain fair, just, equitable Tand culturally sensitive treatment. Objectives To provide Indigenous accused at the earliest possible stage, and all stages 1 in 6 Indigenous people in of the criminal justice process, with timely and accurate information about: Canada live in BC • The nature and consequences of the charge. • Their rights, responsibilities and options under the law including alternative justice processes (if available). • The philosophy and functioning of the criminal justice system, and of 5% alternative justice process (if available). of BC’s total • Court procedures; and the disposition or direction given by the court or population community to the offender. is Indigenous

We can help by: • Providing Indigenous accused with appropriate referral to legal resources (as available and where practical). 1 in 4 Indigenous people in • Referring Indigenous accused to appropriate social, education, employment, BC live in Vancouver medical and other resources to enable them to address the underlying problems which contribute to their charges, and where appropriate, STATISTICS CANADA 2011 follow up on these referrals. continued next page

#Final NCCA.indd 14 2017-11-10 4:56 PM contact NCCABC continued from page 13 • Liaising between Indigenous accused and LOWER MAINLAND Phone Fax criminal justice personnel to help overcome communication barriers and reduce alienation Vancouver (855) 221-6152 (604) 660-1101 from the criminal justice system. This may Downtown Community Court (604) 660-8743 (604) 660-8705 include being available to provide appropriate Robson – Youth Court (855) 221-6153 (604) 660-7455 Surrey / Port Coquitlam (855) 221-6154 (604) 543-3151 information to the court and/or speaking on Chilliwack/Abbotsford (855) 221-5725 (855) 842-4198 behalf of the accused. North Vancouver/Pemberton (855) 221-5726 (604) 929-1027 • Informing justice officials about the cultural SOUTHERN INTERIOR traditions, values, languages, socio-economic Kamloops / Merritt (855)221-5728 (250) 828-7969 conditions and other concerns of the Indigenous Williams Lake (855) 221-5729 (250) 398-6819 community and the perspective of Indigenous Penticton / Kelowna (855) 221-5730 (855) 279-8288 accused. Initiate further understanding when Vernon / Salmon Arm (855) 221-5731 (250) 545-8885 required. Cranbrook (855) 221-5732 (855) 276-1606 • Promoting understanding within the Indigenous SOUTH COAST community, of the existing criminal justice Nanaimo (855) 221-5734 N/A system and alternative justice processes. (855) 221-0977 Victoria (855) 221-1160 (250) 386-6760 • Promoting and facilitating community-based Port Alberni / Tofino / Ucluelet (855) 221-1179 (855) 276-1297 justice initiatives and helping build community Port Hardy / Bella Bella (250) 902-2223 (250) 949-7201 capacity to identify and address problems, Bella Coola (855) 221-1182 (250) 799-5453 Campbell River (855) 221-1180 (855) 276-1295 which could end up in the courts or community Duncan (855) 221-5735 N/A justice system.

NORTHERN INTERIOR Our Native Courtworker program is a cost-shared Prince George / Quesnel / program jointly funded by the provincial Ministry of Kwadacha / Tsay Dene Band (855) 221-1187 (250) 562-1578 Vanderhoof / Fort St. James / Solicitor General and the federal Department of Justice. Burns Lake (855) 221-1186 (866) 963-0155 Fort St. John/Fort Nelson (855) 221-0975 (250) 785-5519 Dawson Creek (250) 782-9174 ext. 241 (250) 782-4167

NORTH COAST Prince Rupert (855) 221-0979 (855) 839-5614 1990 Terrace/Kitimat (855) 221-0978 (855) 839-5614 CELEBRATING NCCABC is awarded a contract Regional Manager - Lower Mainland Southern Interior & South Coast (778) 375-3306 (604) 985-8933 through the Ministry of Social Services and Housing to Regional Manager provide services to Aboriginal Northern Interior & North Coast (855) 221-1183 (866) 961-4979 people on social assistance seeking employment, and job Head Office / Admin. (604) 985-5355 ext. 306 (604) 985-8933 YEARS placement.

#Final NCCA.indd 15 2017-11-10 4:56 PM COURTWORKER RESOURCE GUIDE

John Howard Society Aboriginal Victim Services The Indigenous Justice Program Reintergrates inmates into society. (250) 564-4324 British Columbia Robson Court 900-840 Howe St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S9 www.njhsbc.com (604) 666-6009 181 Quebec St. V2L 1W2 F: (604) 666-7121 Salvation Army Helping with emergency housing, Elizabeth Fry food, AA/NA and shelters.www. BC Association of Aboriginal Programs involving women and salvationarmy.ca Friendship Centres girls involved with the criminal Improving the quality of life for justice system. Aboriginal people in the urban area. Elizabethfry.ca BC Aboriginal Resource Guide bcaafc.com 1575 5th Ave. PG, BC V2L 3L9 http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ 551 Catham St. Victoria, (250) 563-111 governments/aboriginal-people/ BC V8T 1E1 aboriginal-organizations-services (250) 388-5522 NATIVE COURTWORKERS F: (250) 388-5502 Legal Aid Society A non-governmental, non-profit Vancouver Coastal Health organization that provides legal services Health care services: hospitals, Positive Living North to people who cannot afford a lawyer. primary care clinics, community health Programs and services designed to www.lss.ca centres and residential care homes. raise public awareness and support for (250) 564-9717 vch.ca people living with HIV/AIDS/HCV. 1 (866) 884-0888 positivelivingnorth.org (250) 562-1172 Warriors Against Violence Anger management. First Nations Health Authority www.wav-bc.com The FNHA plans, designs, manages, BC Schizophrenia Society and funds the delivery of First Nations Services for people with schizophrenia health programs and services in BC. and other serious mental illnesses. Justice Education Society fnha.ca bcss.org Building the legal capability of 1 (855) 550-5454 (250) 561-8033 individuals and justice systems. TF: 1 888-888-0029 (250) 614-2686

1991 1992 1994

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry The NCCABC holds forums The opening of First suggests that “Aboriginal with various associations to Nations Legal Clinic. Canadians must have their ask their view about NCCABC, own Police forces and courts and how to improve its if they are to have any chance services. NCCA hires its first of fair treatment.” Sexual Abuse Counsellor.

#Final NCCA.indd 16 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Melissa Vabic ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELLOR

Melissa is Heiltsuk and Slovenian and grew up in Burnaby’s Lougheed area. She was hired by the NCCABC in November 2008 as a young adult. Melissa always wanted to be a counsellor, initially with youth, although she is now very happy to be working with adults. About her job at NCCABC, she says: “I knew I belonged to this organization and felt strongly accepted since Day 1.”

CELEBRATING 1995 1996

NCCABC and The Justice Institute The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples of BC start the Aboriginal Sex begins to investigate the evolution of the Offender Retrainer Program. relationship among Aboriginal peoples Nine people graduated and all of (Indian, Inuit and Métis), the Canadian YEARS them obtained employment. government, and Canadian society as a whole.

#Final NCCA.indd 17 2017-11-10 4:56 PM ALCOHOL AND DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM

I know that everyone is unique, but also see that we all have one thing in common: we want to heal.

he Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Services Program’s goal is to provide a A&D OUTPATIENT SERVICES quality service to help clients achieve a healthier and satisfying life free Tfrom alcohol and drug use. We provide various types of counselling such as individual, couple, family and group counselling. We believe addictions are DID YOU illnesses. They affect people in all areas of their lives – physical, mental, emo- KNOW tional, financial and spiritual. We do not view addiction as a matter of lack of morals, intellect or willpower, nor do we view addiction as a mental disorder. Our Alcohol and Drug team can assist clients in the following ways: 75% • Address substance use and misuse issues of First Nations • Provide one-to-one adult, youth, family and group counselling residents in BC • Provide crisis intervention counselling feel alcohol use is • Make referrals to detox centres, rehabilitation a problem in their community and residential treatment centres • Make referrals to education institutions, pre-employment and life skills training • Provide follow-up and aftercare treatment 33% • Networking with other agencies indicate it’s a problem in their own family or The goal of our care is to decrease substance use and misuse, improve health, household decrease legal problems, improve thinking and social functioning, and improve

self-esteem and coping abilities. We also want to increase occupational and STATISTICS CANADA 2006 educational opportunities for clients.

#Final NCCA.indd 18 2017-11-10 4:56 PM contact ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE

ALCOHOL AND Aboriginal Child and Family #200-739 Gore Avenue, Tsow-tun Le Lum Society DRUG COUNSELLING Support Services, Vancouver Vancouver B.C., V6A 2Z9 Substance and Abuse Native Health Society (604) 569-2787 ex. 2843 Treatment Centre Vancouver: The Aboriginal Child and We provide programs Family Support Services are PHS Community that address the issues of Tabitha Paul: community-based services to Services Society addictions and substance (604) 628-1143 assist and support caregivers Our goal is to provide abuse, and that support with the goal of promoting the survivors of trauma Robert Hong: housing, service and (604) 628-1145 parental competency and advocacy to those poorly and residential schools. strengthening family life, served in Vancouver’s DTES www.tsowtunlelum.org/ Ava Varga: leading to healthy child community and beyond. PO Box 370, 699 Capilano Road, (604) 628-1146 and family development. www.red-road.org/ Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0 vnhs.net/programs-services/ 20 West Hastings Street, (250) 390-3123 Melissa Vabic: family-support-services T: (604) 628-1138 Vancouver, BC F: (888) 520-6140 717 Princess Avenue (604) 683-0073 Cwenengitel Vancouver, BC V6A 3E4 #61-1959 Marine Drive, Aboriginal Society North Vancouver, BC V7P 3G1 Surrey (604) 602-7558 Provides a safe environment (778) 340-3388 where up to 12 Aboriginal Karen Longmuir: Network of Inner City men may reside while Round Lake Treatment Centre T: (855) 221-6155 Community Services Society addressing drug and F: (604) 630-7204 A consortium of community Round Lake has become a alcohol addiction. based organizations, resident leader in the field of First [no website available] groups and consumer groups Nations’ addiction recovery who work together in the and trauma training. 13632 110A Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 2B1 coordination and delivery roundlaketreatmentcentre.ca/ of services to children and (604) 309-2702 families and individuals. 200 Emery Louis Road Armstrong, BC V0E 1B5 www.niccss.ca/ (250) 546-3077 1 888-554-9944 CELEBRATING 1996 1996

NCCABC receives a grant from The Nisga’a of British Columbia are the Law Foundation of BC and successful in striking an agreement Attorney General’s Ministry in principle with the federal on the computerization of all government over their land claims. YEARS Courtworkers’ offices.

#Final NCCA.indd 19 2017-11-10 4:56 PM FRAFCA Fraser Region who are dealing with drug Carnegie Community Centre Atira Womens Aboriginal Friendship and alcohol issues. Social, educational, and Resource Society Centre Association sheway.vcn.bc.ca/ recreational activities for Dedicated to supporting We are committed to the benefit of the people of women and children affected improving the quality of BC 101-533 East Hastings Street, the Downtown Eastside. by violence by offering safe life of urban Aboriginal Vancouver, BC V6A 1P9 and supportive housing and people in the Fraser Valley. (604) 216-1699 carnegie.vcn.bc.ca/ oldthecentre by delivering education and frafca.org/ Downtown Eastside advocacy aimed at ending all 401 Main Street, Vancouver, forms of gendered violence. A101-10095 Whalley Boulevard, Women’s Centre BC V6A 2T7 Surrey, BC (604) 665-2220 www.atira.bc.ca/ V3T 4G1 Provides practical support, (604) 595-1170 basic necessities and hot 101 East Cordova Street, nutritious meals to women Lookout Emergency Vancouver, BC V6A 1K7 First United Church and children every day. Aid Society (604) 331-1407 dewc.ca/ Provides housing and a A place of welcome for people A & D OUTPATIENT SERVICES range of support services experiencing homelessness 302 Columbia Street, to adults with low or no and poverty in Vancouver’s Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1 Downtown Eastside. (604) 681-8480 income who have few, if any, housing or support options. firstunited.ca/ Luke 15 House lookoutsociety.ca/ Coast Salish Territories 320 East Hastings Street, We help our residents 544 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P4 heal from the wounds of New Westminster, BC V3L 1B1 (604) 681-8365 ext. 122 their past and help them reconstruct their lives T: (604) 255-0340 F: (604) 515-9435 SHEWAY luke15house.com/ Provides health and social 11861 99th Avenue, service supports to pregnant Surrey, BC V3V 2M3 women and women with (604) 930-4884 infants under 18 months

1996 1996

The last residential school, White Federal government declares June 21 as National Calf Collegiate, closed. The first one Aboriginal Day. opened in the 1840s.

#Final NCCA.indd 20 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Tristen Westman DETOX SUPPORT WORKER

Tristen is Northern Tutchone and a member of the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation in the Yukon. After earning a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of British Columbia, she began working at NCCABC in June 2016 as an intern through the BC Public Service Agency’s Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, in which young Aboriginal leaders have an opportunity to work for nine months with a ministry, followed by three months with an Aboriginal organization. She stayed on with NCCABC following the completion of her three-month term.

CELEBRATING

1998

25th year of NCCABC is celebrated in Stanley Park, a family picnic for all the staff and their families. NCCABC joins the Coalition Against No Fault Insurance. NCCABC host the National Directors Meeting of YEARS Aboriginal Courtworker Programs in Kelowna, BC.

#Final NCCA.indd 21 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 22 program, isthemost rewarding aspect of my job. as well asgroups andworkshops offered through our in andto begin engaging inone-to-one counselling, stepping through the520 Richards Street doorto check Seeing individuals thatIhave met outside of theoffice T client’s community. support to drugandalcoholcounselling, AAmeetings, NAmeetingsandsponsors.Thisbuildsthe are the basic issues that clients face after detox. issues are connecting clients Secondary The ClientActionPlanconsistsofshelterorhousing, food,andshowers, asthese laundry nect withcommunity. habitsearly. Thegoalofthisprogramistocreategoodrecovery networksandcon- personalsupport This planhelpstheclientbuildappropriate ittotheclient’sworker developtheClientActionPlan,tailoring personalneeds. We setupaninitialmeetingwithclientsexitingWMS, andfromheretheclient ordination with Vancouver Coastal (WMS). Health Withdrawal Management Services DetoxWorkers Support clientsthroughco- Our Aboriginal connectwithAboriginal Columbia. people living in British health justiceto Aboriginal mission tobring nity. Detox Our Aboriginal Workers Support Program of our is an part important ing. Othersfeel whenconnectingwiththeprofessional overwhelmed commu- from finding that support will help them along the journey to health and well-be Yet peoplearestrongandresilient. Aboriginal thatpreventthem manyfacebarriers traditional healing, services. residentialtreatmentprograms,dayandsupport such as justice-related services, addictions and community services with appropriate tercare plans where we assist in identifying issues and needs clients and we familiarize and druguse.Thisisdonethroughthereviewofindividuals’treatmentand/or af life tohelpclientsachieveahealthierandsatisfying freefromalcohol ity service Detox andFollow-uphe Aboriginal Program’s Support goalistoprovideaqual- DETOX SUPPORTPROGRAM - -

INITIATIVE 2011 URBAN HEALTH RESEARCH general population compared tothe inBC Aboriginals higher among 2-3x overdose are Rates offataldrug KNOW DID YOU

2017-11-10 4:56PM

21 DETOX SUPPORT WORKERS

contact DETOX RESOURCE GUIDE

DETOX SUPPORT 3 Bridges Addictions Services Together We Can Vancouver Detox WORKERS Outpatient addiction Both men & women early Detox & treatment for treatment programs. recovery, long-term sobriety, multiple addictions. recovery & support homes. Access Central Vancouver: [email protected] [email protected] 1 (866) 658-1221 (604) 714-3480 Wade Moses: 1 (888) 940-9854 Creekside Withdrawal (604) 628-1137 VCH Mental Health Luke 15 House (Transition Management Centre & Recovery) Tristen Westman: Multidiscipline team provides Residential detox centre (778) 375-3282 individual & group mental Christian, 12-step for men for adult and youth. F: (888) 520-6140 health rehabilitations. recovery and just out of jail. (604) 587-3755 [email protected] [email protected] Vancouver Harbour (604) 930-4884 (604) 253-4401 Light Detox Heartwood Medically supported It’s Up to You detox acute withdrawal Men’s residential recovery Residential treatment management services. support homes. program for females. (604) 646-6844 [email protected] [email protected] Alouette Addiction Services 1 (888) 300-3088 (604) 512-1479 Serves families and has support groups including a Aboriginal Wellness Program dual diagnosis support group. Deliver culturally safe mental (604) 467-5179 health and addiction program. [email protected] (604) 675-2551

CELEBRATING

1999

Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, R v Gladue. The decision provided the Court’s first interpretation of section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code. The section says: “718.2 A court that imposes a sentence shall also take into consideration the following principles: (e) all YEARS available sanctions other than imprisonment that are reasonable in the circumstance should be considered for all offenders, with particular attention to the circumstances of aboriginal offenders.”

#Final NCCA.indd 23 2017-11-10 4:56 PM Al-anon/Alteen Services in hotmail.ca [email protected] PO Box 42582, Columbia Square, Vancouver 3401 Shuswap Terrace, New Westminster, BC V3M 6L7 Alcoholics Anonymous Abbotsford, BC V2T 4Z4 (778) 889-8555 12-Step groups in Vancouver (604) 855-8322 Service in Vancouver, Surrey and throughout InnerVisions Revolution Recovery Ltd. the Lower Mainland. Recovery Society revolutionrecoveryltd.ca Contact for Addictions This is a fee for service Email: Use form on Services through the program for men 19+. “contact us” page Province of BC and Yukon. Program is 60 days in length. Surrey, BC Miller House, 837 Miller (604) 349-7200 Kinghaven Treatment Centre Avenue Coquitlam, BC (604) 220-7486 (Admissions) For adult men. Intake nnervisions1.ca hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 helpme@

p.m. Monday to Friday. DETOX SUPPORT WORKERS 31250 King Road, Abbotsford innervisionsrecovery.com T: (604) 864-0039 T: (604) 468-2032 TF: 1(877) 864-0039 TF: 1(877) 939-1420

Raven’s Moon Resources A Better Place 1st, 2nd & 3rd stage Transition Housing supportive transitional There are 20 beds housing using an for men 19+. empowerment model. House for women with abetterplacetransition children, with children in housing.ca care or who are pregnant. service@abetterplacetransition ravensmoonresources@ housing.ca

1999 1999

NCCABC is granted the Order in Council on March The Aboriginal Justice Implementation 17, 2005, by the Province of BC, which ensures that Commission is established in Manitoba to the existing operational mandate of the Native develop an action plan to improve Aboriginal Courtworkers is in line with what is required justice as recommended by the Aboriginal under section 802.1 of the Criminal Code. Justice Inquiry.

#Final NCCA.indd 24 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Lori Henry NATIVE FAMILY AND YOUTH ADVOCATE

Lori grew up in Prince George raised by Cree elders, her maternal grandparents. Her family is from the Sawridge First Nation located in the Slave Lake area of northern Alberta. Lori earned her registered nursing diploma from the College of New Caledonia, and recently received training in assisted suicide intervention and human trafficking awareness. Her most memorable moments in her five years with NCCABC include attending court with clients and helping them achieve positive outcomes as a result.

CELEBRATING

1999 1999

Native Courtworkers receives Firearm Ethel Pearson, who sat as an elected Board Legislation Training and Family Court Director for over 10 years, and who championed Training. New reporting system the cause of ensuring Aboriginal women who introduced using the internet. lost their status under the Indian Act were YEARS reinstated, passes away at the age of 86.

#Final NCCA.indd 25 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 26 a reality for ourpeople. is seeing justice andfairness become The most rewarding part of my job T • • • • • • • families: a positive role The Family/Youth model. Advocate ensures that I cares, keeps confidences, withholds judgments, provides information and is A Family/Youth Advocateissomeonewhoencourages, knowswhentolisten, inrespondingtotheneedsoffamiliesandchildren. munity services individual clients,indistressandwillworkcloselyorcom- withlocalreserves Advocate mayalsoactasacoordinatorforrequiredbyfamilies,or services and clients involved inchild protection issuesandotherfamily matters.The networking, education and for advocacy First Nations, Indigenous families FAMILY ANDYOUTHPROGRAM

and otherdisputeresolutionprocesses Have accessthroughnegotiation, mediation,reconciliation rights tolegalassistance Are informedontheneedsandrightsof Have accesstolegaleducation Have accesstocommunityresourcesorservices Are protectedandsafe Understand andgainaccesstoanappealprocessinfamilymatters Understand thefamilycourtprocessandareheard vention, assessment and referrals, community development, service vention, assessmentandreferrals, service communitydevelopment, selling, response, some therapeutic crisis guidance, inter support, he Family andYouth Advocateisresponsiblefor providingbasiccoun-

Indigenous childrenandtheir

ndigenous

STATISTICS CANADA 2011 or Inuit) Nations, Métis Indigenous (First order,by court are inBC, Child Services of theDirector of childrenincare 54.2% KNOW DID YOU

2017-11-10 4:56PM 25

FAMILY AND YOUTH ADVOCATE contact FAMILY AND YOUTH RESOURCE GUIDE

YOUTH AND FAMILY AWAC (Women’s Shelter) Active Support Carrier Sekani Family ADVOCATES 24-hour emergency shelter against Poverty Services (CSFS) for women and female youth. Provide general advocacy We proudly provide holistic Prince George: Provides support, advocacy, services including welfare health and wellness referrals and accessible, and disability appeal, tenant services, in keeping with safe and affordable housing advocacy, and tribunal our mandate, for Carrier Lori Henry Direct: (855) 221-1184 for women and girls representation. There is and Sekani people in North F: (866) 963-0131 who are struggling with also a shelter available. Central British Columbia. Our poverty, homelessness, culturally relevant services addiction, mental illness 1188 6th Avenue, Prince meet high standards. and exploitation. George, BC V2L 3M6 (250) 563-6112 P: (250) 562-3591 144 George St, Prince George, V2L 1P9 TF: 1 (877) 563-6112 TF: 1 (800) 889-6855 (250) 562-6262 Child Abuse & Neglect Prince George Urban Assessment (SCAN Clinic) Activators Society Aboriginal Justice Society The SCAN clinic accepts The mission of the Prince Assists men on conditional referrals for any child known release in achieving and George Urban Aboriginal or suspected to be a victim of Justice Society is to reduce the maintaining a balanced child maltreatment, including lifestyle while working number of Aboriginal people physical abuse, sexual in conflict with the law. towards social and abuse, physical neglect, and financial independence. emotional abuse or neglect. 102 - 1268 5th Avenue [email protected] Prince George, BC V2L 3L2 4186 15th Avenue Prince George, BC (250) 562-7928 770 2nd Avenue, Prince (250) 565-2120 George, BC, V2L 3A3 (250) 563-5019 Legal Aid Prince George

Their capable cabinet

is available as defence

CELEBRATING

2000 2000

The NCCABC mourns the loss of NCCABC withdraws its direct Hereditary Chief Joe Mathias of the service to family court due to Squamish Nation and past President government policy on cost- YEARS of the NCCABC. shared agreement.

#Final NCCA.indd 27 2017-11-10 4:56 PM lawyers, barristers, appeal improving the quality of life in of the traditional family, and lawyers and even more. the community as a whole. ensure that children out of the 277 George St. Prince George, BC V2L 3E3 1600 3rd Avenue home maintain connections (250) 564-9717 Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 to their family, identity, (250) 564-3568 culture, and community. RCMP PG Nechako Aboriginal North District, Prince George PO Box 1180 Employment & Training 700 Stuart Drive West Victim Service Association Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 (250) 561-3300 (250) 996-6977 (250) 561-3329 We are a visionary team 1444 9th Ave. PG, BC V2L 5N9 dedicated to promoting the self- (250) 561-0790 MCFD Intake sufficiency of Aboriginal People. Qualified professionals will help 198 Kingston Street Kikino Metis Child & children and families with their Prince George, BC V2L 1C3 concerns, ensuring that children Family Services

(250) 561-1199 FAMILY AND YOUTH ADVOCATE are safe and looked after. We provide broad-based Phoenix Transition House community prevention and 101-1577 7th Avenue education programs that are Prince George, BC V2L 3P3 24-hour shelter, services and geared towards everyone in the (250) 565-4101 programs for women and their children in times of crisis. community, as we recognize that all families need support Prince George Native in raising their children. Friendship Centre (250) 563-7305 The Prince George Native 1546 6th Avenue Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child Friendship Centre is a non-profit, Prince George, British Columbia V2L 5B5 non-sectarian organization & Family Services (250) 563-1661 dedicated to servicing the We will build trust with the needs of Aboriginal people communities by working towards residing in the urban area and the restoration and support

2001 2001

Over 20 NCCABC employees NCCABC’s Alcohol and Drug show their support by Program /Outpatient Services participating in the Terry Fox in Vancouver and Surrey receive Run to find a cure for cancer. accreditation from CARF.

#Final NCCA.indd 28 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Darryl Shackelly PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Darryl has been with the NCCABC for over 20 years. He grew up in Richmond and is a member of the Nooaitch Band just outside Merritt, BC. Over the course of his two decades with NCCABC, Darryl worked 10 years at the Main Street provincial courthouse in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, has been seconded to other jurisdictions to train frontline staff, and conducted Aboriginal consultations for the development of Vancouver’s Downtown Community Court. He has also been an integral part of the Changing Directions in Support of Aboriginal Youth program and its success in Williams Lake and Nanaimo.

CELEBRATING

2002 2 002

Province of BC and the four political Aboriginal Closures of community law organizations sign an agreement to work on a offices and legal information government-to-government basis towards reducing program due to funding cuts YEARS the number of Aboriginal children in care. NCCABC by the Province of BC. was a witness and support to the signing.

#Final NCCA.indd 29 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 30 and make ourcommunities healthy andsafe again. in creating thepositive momentum required to rebuild proud to beapart of anorganization thatworks hard Métis andInuitcommunities over theyears. Iam There hasbeen alot of damage doneto First Nations, CHANGING DIRECTIONS C young peopleandtheirfamiliesbyusingaprocesscalledWraparound. There isanAboriginalYouthSupportWorkerineachofficethat willassist risk factors that may cause disruptive behaviour and criminal activity. liams Lake.Thepurposeoftheprogramistoassistyoungpeoplewhocarry Métis &Inuit)betweentheagesof12and18livinginNanaimoWil- gram is designed to reach out to Aboriginal youth (First Nations, by the National Crime Prevention Centre until July 2018. This pro- hanging Directions inSupport of Aboriginal Youth isa project funded

STATISTICS CANADA 2011 and under 14 yearsold population are Indigenous of Canada’s 28% populatio the non-Indigenous compared to27%of under theageof25 people inBCare of Indigenous 45% KNOW DID YOU n

2017-11-10 4:56PM

29 CHANGING DIRECTIONS

contact CHANGING DIRECTIONS RESOURCE GUIDE

CHANGING DIRECTIONS IN Cariboo Friendship families and parents. community support. SUPPORT OF ABORIGINAL Centre Society ccrr.bc.ca/ knucwentwecwsociety.com YOUTH PROGRAM Youth Centre, Mental Health Mobile Outreach Van Service 250-392-2995 Liaison, Pregnancy Outreach (250) 392-4270 Nanaimo: Program, Restoring Our Carrier Chilcotin Tribal Council Aboriginal Roots Program. Canadian Mental Health Association Political, education, housing, Shelly Vanderhoef: cariboofriendshipsociety.ca/ technical, advocacy and (250) 802-4540 24-hour crisis line and other family support services. (250) 398-6831 counselling services. Tunisha Baines: carrierchilcotin.org cmha.ca (250) 802-4772 Women’s Contact Society 250-398-7033 (250) 398-8220 Assistance with Ministry Thomas George: of Human Resources. Big Brothers & Big Sisters (250) 802-5430 Crisis and Counselling womenscontact.org Line-24 Hours of Williams Lake Williams Lake: bbswlake.com 250) 392-4118 24 hours crisis and counselling services. 250-398-8391 David Faubert: Central Cariboo Child (250) 267-4714 (250) 398-8224 Development Services Society Three Corners Health Christine Habsburg: Youth & child care Denisiqi Family Services Society (250) 267-4837 outreach, Fetal Alcohol Services Society threecornershealth.org Spectrum Disorder. Child protection services 250-398-9814 Michael Archie: cccdca.org/ (250) 267-6094 and early childhood (250) 392-4481 outreach services. Axis in Williams Lake 250-392-6500 Addictions services, CDBC Child Care Resource & assessment and support. Referral Program Knucwentwecw Society axis.bc.ca Supports child care providers, Child protection agency, 250-392-1000

CELEBRATING 2002 2002

BC Native Courtworkers receive Creation of an awareness project called training on the new Youth Criminal the Aboriginal Concurrent Disorders Justice Act during the National Awareness Project to assist individuals to Aboriginal Courtworker Conference gain access to Aboriginal alcohol and drug YEARS in Winnipeg, Manitoba. treatment programs in BC.

#Final NCCA.indd 31 2017-11-10 4:56 PM Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Justice Access Centres Snuneymuxw First Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre Friendship Centre The justice access centres Nation Youth Centre Aboriginal Family Night: spend The Aboriginal Youth and provide help with family The Centre’s program time with family and friends. Leadership Program offers and civil law issues that is designed to help SFN 250-754-3215 a variety of workshops that affect your everyday life, community youth get together enhance employability skills such as separation or for fun and games. Activities and personal growth. divorce, income security, include: soccer, lacrosse, b-ball, Nanaimo Youth Services Association 250-753-8291 employment, housing or debt. jail tag, arts & crafts, computer time, Ping-Pong, movies and 250-741-5447 Youth housing, resumé Boys and Girls Club of board games, weekly boxing building, Blade Runners: and hip-hop. Central Vancouver Island Hiiye’yu Lelum Society training skills links in the trades. Assisting Aboriginal children House of Friendship 250-740-2300 1-855-922-0220 and youth experience new 250-748-2242 opportunities, overcome Nanaimo & Area Resource barriers, build positive Kwumut Lelum Services for Families CHANGING DIRECTIONS relationships and confidence. Family support, Four Seasons Multi-service agency that 250-754-3215 Cultural Program: create delivers child, family and youth culture plans sustainable and harm reduction services on John Howard Society of throughout the four seasons. Vancouver Island. BC Nanaimo Region 250-591-0933 250-754-2773 Youth Mentoring Program engages in weekly contact Kwam Kwum Tthun Haven Society with the youth via text, phone, Shqwaluwun - Youth Centre, Our vision is to work together Skype, Facebook, and outings Cowichan Tribes Youth Centre with our community to end in the community. Provides youth with a safe and violence against women, and 250-754-1266 positive environment to hang to create and support a safe out, have fun and learn. community for all of us. 1-877-811-1190 250-756-2452

2002 2002

The Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver begins A police raid on the farm of Robert Pickton running a safe-injection site for drug- turns up evidence of missing women. addicted patients with HIV and AIDS. The Since 1984 at least 50 women had vanished city estimated 12,000 intravenous drug users from the streets of Vancouver, many of among 1.3 million in Greater Vancouver. them Indigenous women.

#Final NCCA.indd 32 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Mabel Peters NATIVE COURTWORKER

A Cowichan Tribes member whose ancestors are from the Snuneymuxw, Penelakut and Tsartlip First Nations, Mabel has a criminology diploma from Malaspina University-College (now Vancouver Island University). She was motivated to become a courtworker to help address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people within the criminal justice system, and has been with NCCABC for eight years. She has been involved with the development of two specialized courts in Duncan, the Domestic Violence Court (2009) and First Nations Court (2013) – both successful aspects in the Duncan courthouse.

CELEBRATING

2002 2003

Creation of an awareness project called NCCABC is requested by the First Nations Summit the Aboriginal Concurrent Disorders to report on the Aboriginal people in BC and Canada Awareness Project to assist individuals who in the last 50 years had been shot by police, and YEARS to gain access to Aboriginal alcohol and died in custody due to police action or inaction. The drug treatment programs in BC. NCCABC tabled the report at their meeting.

#Final NCCA.indd 33 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 34 them make positive choices for theirfuture. with my clients andhow my assistance helped It isexciting to see change anddevelopment T Court opensOctober2017. First Nations (includes Whistler and Squamish), Kamloops and Duncan. Merritt First NationsCourtscurrently operateinNew Westminster, Vancouver North • offence • Acknowledgethewrongdoingandpleadguiltytoacriminal • Self-identifyasanIndigenousperson To apersonmust: beeligible tohaveacaseheardinFirstNationsCourt, protection matters. andchild hearings Nations Courtsmake decisionsonbailhearings,sentencing acknowledge and repair the harm done to victims and the community. The First andhealingtoassistinoffenderrehabilitationseek provide support Nations offenders withinthe framework ofexisting laws. First Nations Courts Nations Courts is to take approach to First a holistic, culturally appropriate Columbia. and CounsellingTheoverarchinggoalofFirst AssociationofBritish groupslikedefence service theNativeCourtworker lawyers, andothersupport Nations, communitymembers,police,Community Corrections, Crowncounsel, First NationsCourtshavebeendevelopedinconsultationwithlocal FIRST NATIONSCOURT order (generally referred toasahealingplan)orconditionalsentenceorder Have availabletothepersonandsentencingoptionofeither aprobation rather than punishment. rather thanpunishment. sentencing usingaholisticandrestorativeapproach,focusing onhealing he goalofFirstNationsCourtistoapply anIndigenousperspectiveto

INITIATIVE 2011 URBAN HEALTH RESEARCH population 2.7% ofCanada’s represent only consider are Indigenous institution inmates of Canada’s federal 17% KNOW DID YOU ing they ing they — 2017-11-10 4:56PM

33 FIRST NATIONS COURT

contact FIRST NATIONS COURT RESOURCES

FIRST NATIONS COURT Duncan Resources Nation and non-First Nation • Birth registration Hiiye’yu Lelum community, and provides • Applications to the Elders (House of Friendship) educational support to • Program Kamloops/Merritt: To promote wellness and Cowichan Tribes members. • Elders Tobacco Tax Rae-Anne Sasakamoose unity the Hiiye’yu Lelum The success of its programs (Funeral subsidies) (855) 221-5728 (House of Friendship) Society is attributed to its holistic • Youth Tobacco Tax address the needs and approach to improving www.cowichantribes.com/ North Vancouver: aspirations of the Aboriginal the quality of life for all member-services/health/ Robert Clydesdale members and integrating (855) 221-5726 people by providing holistic 5768 Allenby Road, Duncan, programs and services. its services with other Band and community services. BC V9L 5J1 Duncan: https://hofduncan.org/ (250) 746-6184 Mabel Peters www.cowichantribes.com [email protected] #106–5462 Trans Canada Hwy (855) 221-5735 Mailing Address: 5744 Allenby Road, Duncan, Hiiye’yu Lelum Society BC V9L 5J1 RCMP – First Nations Policing New Westminster: P.O. Box 1015, Duncan, BC (250) 715-1022 (855) 221-6154 V9L 3Y2 [email protected] The First Nations (250) 748-2242 Policing Program (FNPP), [email protected] administered by Public Safety Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre Canada, gives First Nations Ts’ewulhtun Health communities the opportunity Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ Centre began operation in to participate with the federal Culture and Education Centre 1992. It manages public and provincial or territorial Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ health and communicable governments in tripartite (Cowichan teachings house) disease control for Cowichan agreements for the provision Culture and Education Centre Tribes, and provides health of dedicated policing services promotes the understanding education programs. in their communities. of Cowichan culture and Other administrative

language to both the First services include:

CELEBRATING 2003

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) replaces the Young Offenders Act “to stop over use of incarceration, minor cases that did not belong in court, unfair sentencing, and insufficient reintegration to society and a lack YEARS of consideration for victims’ rights.”

#Final NCCA.indd 35 2017-11-10 4:56 PM FIRST NATIONS COURT RESOURCES

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ MCFD – Social Workers Cowichan Women against Warmland Women’s pubs/abo-aut/fncps- The Ministry works Violence Society Support Services Society spcpn-eng.html together with Delegated www.warmlandwomen.org Aboriginal Agencies, CWAV Society provides a Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem Aboriginal service partners range of programs designed To preserve the dignity and approximately 5,400 and value of women and Child and Family Services to assist women in their contracted community social response to physical, self-identified women Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem service agencies and foster emotional or sexualized who are transgendered exists to promote a healthy homes, cross-government abuse and/or violence by providing services Cowichan Community and social sector partners to from a current or past grounded in feminist theory and supports everyone deliver inclusive, culturally partner, family member and cultural competence having a voice. Our focus respectful, responsive and or acquaintance. We also addressing gender-based is on our precious gifts of accessible services that work to increase awareness, violence and its impact on

children, families, elders support the well-being of educate, and prevent abuse women, youth and families FIRST NATIONS COURT and community while children, youth and families. or violence, and work to in the Cowichan Valley respecting tradition. We 331 St. Julien Street www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ promote community safety work towards achieving this Duncan, BC content/governments/ through many strategies. vision from a place of growth, T: (250) 710-8177 organizational-structure/ equality and strength. www.cwav.org [email protected] ministries-organizations/ 103 - 255 Ingram Street, www.cowichantribes. ministries/children-and- Duncan, BC, V9L 1P3 com/member-services/ family-development P: (250) 748-7000 children-and-families/ F: (250) 748-9364 5766 Allenby Road, Duncan, Somenos House: BC V9L 5J1 (250) 748-8544 P: (250) 746-1002 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

2004 2004

NCCABC receives the Employee The support of the First Nations Summit, Gold Award from the United Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Métis Provincial Way of the Lower Mainland for Council of BC and BC Assembly of First its outstanding contribution Nations is successful, as the NCCABC to the community. retains its funding level.

#Final NCCA.indd 36 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Kevin Hill ABORIGINAL CASE WORKER

Kevin is Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario and is part of the Turtle Clan. He studied criminology at the University of Windsor, child and youth care at Mohawk College and human and social development at the University of Victoria. He has worked for NCCABC for nine years, all at the Downtown Community Court in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. He became a caseworker “to help our people through the court process, as it can be scary and intimidating if you are not familiar with it.”

CELEBRATING 2004 2004

NCCABC develops an interactive NCCABC establishes the new Aboriginal CD showing Circle Sentencing Detox Support Program in Vancouver processes used for Aboriginal that assists client to carry out their YEARS Restorative Justice Programs in BC. aftercare recovery plans.

#Final NCCA.indd 37 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 38 come andwhatsheovercame to get to thatposition. a chef for arestaurant andknowing how far shehas NCCABC sofar was seeing my client inthepaper as The most memorable momentinmy work with T • best suitstheirneeds. toward theproperavenuethat led totheoffenceanddirectparticipant quired. Theworker willmakeawareofallunderlying thecourt factorsthat whenre- onIndigenouscultureandadvises thecourt community court provides knowledgeoflocalissues.Theworker alsohelpseducatethe withFirstNationandIndigenouscommunities. Thisbuildstrustand port Our CaseWorker alsoliaiseswiththejudicialpersonneltodeveloprap- • • • DOWNTOWN COMMUNITYCOURT

culturall Ensures Abor affecting Abor Enhances legislation,policies,ser and other)bycour Increases considerationofrelevantfactors( and individualsthejusticesystem Increases linkagesbetweencommunities,organizations these services: Case Workerhe Aboriginal at Vancouver Community Court provides y sensitive treatment by the criminal justicesystem y sensitivetreatmentbythecriminal iginal accusedreceivefair, equitable and iginal peoplebefore thecourts t officialsandthejudiciary vices and processes vices andprocesses cultural

2002-2006 STATISTICS CANADA residing there population 2% ofthetotal represent only although they in Vancouver people inBClive of FirstNations 25% KNOW DID YOU

2017-11-10 4:56PM

37 DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COURT

contact DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COURT RESOURCE GUIDE

VANCOUVER Pier Pharmacy recreation-culture/carnegie- quality housing is core to our COMMUNITY COURT Pier Pharmacy is a clinical community-centre.aspx purpose. Discover the mission, 401 Main Street, Vancouver, vision and values that guide Kevin Hill: operation designed to address a need for increased BC V6A 2T7 every aspect of our business. (604) 665-2220 T: (604) 660-8743 mental health and chronic https://www.bchousing.org/ F: (604) 660-8705 disease outreach support [email protected] Suite 510-369 Terminal Avenue, to create a safer and Vancouver, BC V6A 4C4 211 Gore Street healthier community. Vancouver Native P: (604) 609-7024 Vancouver, BC http://pierhealth.ca Housing Society F: (604) 609-7031 lmdirectlymanaged@ V6A 0B6 223 Main Street, Vancouver, VNHS’s mandate is to provide bchousing.org BC, Canada V6A 2S7 safe, secure and affordable T: (604) 891-1480 housing. We have expanded Salvation Army Belkin House F: (604) 891-1490 our operations to include housing solutions for seniors, [email protected] A Residential Program Facility youth, women at risk, persons in the heart of Vancouver living with mental illness and Carnegie Community Centre dedicated to “Breaking the homeless and homeless barriers – transforming lives.” Provides social, educational, at risk populations. cultural and recreational belkinhouse.ca/ http://www.vnhs.ca activities on-site, at nearby 555 Homer Street, Oppenheimer Park and 1726 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K8 through an outreach team. Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S9 P: (604) 681-3405 The programs serve low T: (604) 320-3312 [email protected] income adults with the goal F: (604) 320-3317 of nurturing mind, body, [email protected] Strathcona Community and spirit in a safe and Mental Health Team welcoming environment. BC Housing Integrated Care Team http://vancouver.ca/parks- Creating safe, affordable and provides primary care,

CELEBRATING 2005 2005

The NCCABC mourns the loss A pilot project to develop a Trainer’s of First Nations leader and past Model is undertaken to describe President of the NCCABC George day-to-day skill requirements for YEARS Watts who passed away. the Courtworkers.

#Final NCCA.indd 39 2017-11-10 4:56 PM DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COURT RESOURCE GUIDE

specialized health services, the majority of overdoses 623 Powell Street, Vancouver of residential school issues: and supports to adults with occur in and around the 604) 675-3600 contact with the media; serious and persistent mental Downtown Eastside. 1 (866) 658-1221 conferences supports & illness and/or substance conducts research: history http://www.vch.ca/about- Drug Users Resource Centre use issues. Services include us/news/news-releases/ and effects of residential case management, clinical new-programs-to-combat- The primary goal of schools. To advocate for assessment and treatment, overdose-crisis the Aboriginal Services justice and healing: traditional individual and group therapy, program is to round out an and non-Aboriginal forms. addictions treatment, harm Vancouver Coastal Health individual’s medicine wheel http://irsss.ca/ reduction services, and O: (604) 708-5338 in an attempt to facilitate 413 West Esplanade, North rehabilitation services. C: (604) 312-1148 holistic well-being. [email protected] Vancouver, BC V7M http://www.vch.ca/locations- https://www.phs.ca/ (604) 985-4464 and-services/find-health- Connections Clinic index.php/contact-us/ [email protected] services/?program_id=1 Provides a drop-in treatment 20 West Hastings Street, 330 Heatley Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G6 centre to help those DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COURT Vancouver, BC V6A 3G3 [email protected] (604) 875-8289 struggling with illicit drug (604) 253-4401 addiction and have difficulty F: (604) 253-5194 accessing mainstream Indian Residential School [email protected] services. The clinic offers Survivors Society opioid replacement therapy

with clients assessed and To support survivors: crisis Overdose Outreach Team receiving treatment within counselling, court support, hours of check-in. No The Overdose Prevention information, referrals appointment is required. Outreach Team will help us assist communities to help provide life-saving services www.vch.ca/your-care/ survivors: partnerships, where they are needed the mental-health-substance-use/ training & education most, and we know, right now, substance-use-services workshops raise awareness

2006 2007

The Crystal Meth Reference Guide The Law Foundation of BC provides a is developed. contract to fund four Aboriginal Family and Youth Advocates for three years.

#Final NCCA.indd 40 2017-11-10 4:56 PM CELEBRATING 2007 2008

NCCABC President Hugh Braker Prime Minister Stephen Harper receives the 2007 National Aboriginal officially apologizes for more than Achievement Award. a century of abuse and cultural YEARS loss involving residential schools.

#Final NCCA.indd 41 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 42 utilizing Indigenous cultural teachings. Indigenous youth, families andcommunities At NCCABC we have theopportunity to support THROUGH ANABORIGINALLENS T ilies, communitiesandcultures. |DarlaRasmussen,ProgramManager. justicesystem fam- andassistsyouthinreconnectingwithbirth and thecriminal helpsreducethenumberofyouthwith FASDcare support intoministry entering families and communities about FASD. This wraparound and culturally influenced Child andFamily Developmentmeetingsandcaseconferences, andalsoeducate life challengesoutsideoftheassessmentprocess.TAL workers of attendMinistry resourcesorEldermentorswithintheir communitythatcanassistwith services, justicesystem. TALwith thecriminal willalsorefer youthandfamily toother any personsrelatedtotheFASD assessmentprocessortheyouths’engagement the FASD assessmentprocessandfacilitatescommunicationwithfamily and/or youththrough rooted inIndigenousvaluesandteachings.Theprogramsupports withtheAsanteCentre providerswhilestill in partnership andotherservice Funded byFirstNationsHealthAuthority, TAL factors. physiological andenvironmentalrisk justicesystem duetoconcurrentcognitive, are overrepresentedinthecriminal IndividualswithFASDbrain iftheirmotherdrankalcoholwhileshewaspregnant. range ofcognitiveandbehaviouraldisabilitiesthatmayaffectanindividual’s Fetal AlcoholSpectrumDisorder(FASD) the isanumbrellatermthatdescribes Youth ProbationOfficersinBC. to Indigenousyouthwhohavebeenreferred for anFASD assessmentby Centre Youth JusticePrograminMapleRidgeandSurrey, providessupport Lens (TAL)hrough anAboriginal withtheAsante program,inpartnership provides all-inclusive support providesall-inclusivesupport STATISTICS CANADA 2011 are Aboriginal and infoster care under theageof14 children inCanada or almosthalfofall 48.1% children Aboriginal to 0.3% ofnon- children compared and underarefoster children aged14 of Aboriginal 3.6% KNOW DID YOU

2017-11-10 4:56PM

41 THROUGH AN ABORIGINAL LENS

contact THROUGH AN ABORIGINAL LENS RESOURCE GUIDE

THROUGH AN Plea Youth Detox and Supervision them build self-esteem ABORIGINAL LENS Spprtd Recovery Curfew Monitoring and confidence. Through PROGRAM Addiction programs include: workplace training and Vancouver, Richmond, North integration, the participants Youth Detox Shore, Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast, Daughters & Sisters Addiction acquire marketable skills Bella Coola and Bella Bella that enhance their long-term Darla Ramussen Treatment for Teen Girls Kim Gale-Gotowiec employment prospects. Program Manager Waypoint Addiction (604) 708-2614 Treatment for Teen Boys [email protected] Suite 108 - 100 Park Royal, C: (604) 349-2578 Supported Recovery. P: (604) 467-7101 West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Access – BladeRunners T: (604) 913-7933 3894 Commercial St, Sean Russell Vancouver, BC V5N 4G2 It targets at-risk youth F: (604) 913-7938 (604) 219-8151 Kalyn Brown (15-30 years of age) and (604) 708-2616 provides them with basic Access – Essential Skills [email protected] training designed to facilitate for Aboriginal Futures entry into the labour force. Vision is to deliver an PLEA Youth Justice Support Companies from all sectors innovative Essential Skills PLEA’s Youth Justice Services of industry throughout program to the Aboriginal are alternatives to custody British Columbia provide Community through for young people who are employment opportunities employer partnerships involved with the Youth for participants and the and customized training Justice system. Our programs ultimate goal is for them that supports employment adhere to the requirements to gain sufficient skills and success and retention; of the Youth Criminal Justice experience that will translate Essential Skills for Aboriginal Act and support the safe into a long-term attachment Futures (ESAF) is Access rehabilitation of people while to the labour force. (Aboriginal Community minimizing the use of custody. All BladeRunners participants Employment Services Society) Our programs include: receive certified health program and funded by the Dare Attendance and safety training and Government of Canada. Short Term Bail/Respite learn life skills and job readiness skills that help Suite 201, 681 Columbia Street, Intensive Support New Westminster, BC V3M 1A8 CELEBRATING 2008 2013

The new Vancouver Downtown Darlene Shackelly, Executive Director Community Court opens to bring of Native Courtworker and Counselling together justice, health and social Association of BC, receives the services. NCCABC hires a Native Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee YEARS Courtworker to work directly Medal, recognizing her outstanding from this court. contributions to society and Canada.

#Final NCCA.indd 43 2017-11-10 4:56 PM THROUGH AN ABORIGINAL LENS RESOURCE GUIDE

T: (604) 521-5929 Each resident is assigned youth with developmental 1618 East Hastings Street, F: (604) 521-5931 a key worker who assists disabilities transition into Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6 the youth in developing an adulthood. They can help First Nation Health Authority individualized service plan of youth plan for the future TF: 1 (877) 223-4321 F: (604) 254-5159 The First Nations Health daily goals to secure housing. and coordinate appropriate Staff assist youth to locate supports and services. Authority is establishing Community Living BC a strong foundation that job opportunities, training, To see a Navigator near you call: will allow us to innovate, housing, and schooling. On January 31, 2010, a 1-855-356-5609 transform and redesign Youth are encouraged to regulatory change for CLBC health service delivery with be goal oriented, and are eligibility criteria took effect Mission Friendship Centre guidance from BC supported with individualized making a distinct new group First Nations. case planning when 33158 A First Ave, Mission, of adults eligible to receive appropriate. Youth must BC V2V 1G4 supports from CLBC. 501-100 Park Royal South be clean/sober 72 hours. P: (604) 826-1281 CLBC’s new Fetal Alcohol Coast Salish Territory TF: 1 (888) 826-1281 Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

West Vancouver, BC Surrey F: (604) 826-4056 Resource Supporting Success THROUGH AN ABORIGINAL LENS V7T 1A2 (604) 584-2625 [email protected] for Adults with FASD is Crisis Counselling: designed to be used by CLBC (604) 666-6458 Community Navigator Urban Native Youth staff, service providers, IRS: (604) 658-2833 The Community Navigator Association community members, family TF: 1 (855) 550-5454 members and others who will act as a liaison for Safehouse: Youth who meet primary care and community work with adults with FASD. All Nations Safe House the following criteria: clients with barriers to • 1 6- to 18-year-old youth Safe house with six beds access, by connecting them 7th Floor, Airport Square 1200 – West in need of shelter 73rd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5 and meals for at-risk, self- with various community • Looking to make a positive - Multiple services offices acrossed BC referred youth ages 16 to 18 services, social assistance change in your life of all nations. ANYSH is a programs, health promotion • Must want to attend O: (604) 664-0101 7-day emergency stay, with programs and initiatives, by own choice TF: 1 (877) 660-2522 the possibility of extension and clinical services. • Must be 72 hours F: (604) 554-0765 based on weekly review. A Navigator can help clean of hard drugs email: [email protected]

2015

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada releases its findings and calls to action, following a six-year mandate where the three Commissioners heard more than 6,750 survivor and witness statements from across the country after over a century of abuse at Indian residential schools.

#Final NCCA.indd 44 2017-11-10 4:56 PM facesnccabc Christina Draegen NCCABC MANAGER | NORTHERN BC

Christina is a proud Algonquin and Ojibwa First Nation. She has lived in BC since she was five years old and considers Prince George to be her home. She was raised by proud Cree women who inspired her to work hard and help our Peoples and believes the stories, tools and resources in our Women’s Right to Be Safe publication is essential information in today’s world. “I believe this publication can save lives through conversations amongst family and community. Knowledge is empowering and that is what this resource offers. It is practical, easy reading and profiles community champions.”

CELEBRATING 2015 2017

The Government of Canada announces the Brenda Butterworth-Carr becomes launch of an independent national inquiry to first Indigenous woman promoted to address the high number of missing and Commanding Officer of the RCMP. The murdered Indigenous women. Yukon native is the first Indigenous woman YEARS to head the RCMP’s E Division.

#Final NCCA.indd 45 2017-11-10 4:56 PM WOMENS RIGHT TO BE SAFE

ll women can relate to the anxiety that comes when newspaper articles, word A of mouth, television and other forms of media report on the number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. All women and girls are entitled to live their lives in security and freedom. Women should not have to limit or modify their lives in order to be safe. Whether you are

a child, attending school, enjoying your- WOMEN’S RIGHT TO BE SAFE self with friends, having a career, raising a family or enjoying your later years as an elder – it is your Right, and it is your Life. In this guide is the sharing of stories and in- spirational words from Indigenous women on helping to make our communities safe. Sincere thanks is extended to them for contributing their time in the development of this guide. Foremost, this guide is dedicated to the mem- ory of all the missing and murdered women in Canada.

Women’s Right to be Safe IInspiire | Empower | & Protect

Please join us for a FREE information session September 28, 2017 9:00am Ͳ 3:00pm Super 8 Dawson Creek Don’t let anyone rob you of your dreams  Lunch & Refreshments Provided  Topics Being Covered Include: and goals. If they choose you as a target, Native Courtworkers: Who we are & What we do | Keeping Women Safe Family Law | Child Safety | Elder Safety | Seven Grandfather Teachings make sure they know that they just made a critical error in judgment.

#Final NCCA.indd 46 2017-11-10 4:56 PM Douglas White B.A., J.D., Halie Bruce Chief Aaron Sam is a member, former Chief, Halie (Kwanxwa’logwa) is is currently the elected Chief and current Councillor of the an Indigenous woman of for Lower Nicola Indian Snuneymuxw First Nation in Kwakwaka’wakw, Tlingit, Band, outside of Merritt, BC. Nanaimo, BC. His Coast Salish and Scottish descent. Chief Sam is also a practising name is Kwulasultun and his She is a member of the lawyer at Fulton & Company Nuu-chah-nulth name is Tliishin. ‘Namgis First Nation. in Kamloops.

Estella White is a member of the Hesquiaht First Nation and belongs to the house of Kinquashtacumlth. Her traditional name is Hee Naih Cha Chist, which means “water that glimmers.” Estella is a practising lawyer in Victoria and Vancouver. Estella’s work strives to advance the inherent and constitutionally protected rights of Indigenous peoples. Nancy Sandy Colleen Spier Kristy Bell is a member of the Williams is a Métis woman, is of Scottish and Cree ancestry Lake Indian Band (T’exelc) of wife and mother of from the Driftpile First Nation the Secwepemc Nation. She two children, and her in Treaty 8 territory. Her successfully completed the husband and children are partner is a member of the requirements for the Masters registered members of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuw of Laws degree in 2011 at the Lake St. Martin Band in with maternal lineage to the University of Victoria. Manitoba. K’omoks First Nation.

#Final NCCA.indd 47 2017-11-10 4:56 PM #Final NCCA.indd 48 T • The JusticeCouncil iscomposedofsevenindividuals: Membership outcomes for ourpeopleinthejusticesystem. advance effectivestrategiesthatcanachievebetter to productively engagewiththegovernmentto menandwomen.TheBCAJCstrives Aboriginal andincarcerated youth inthecareofgovernment, childrenand overrepresentation ofAboriginal tothegrowing approaches thatcontribute Columbia justice systembychallenging in British peoplefacewiththe concerns thatAboriginal a collectiveapproachtoaddresskey issuesand JusticeCouncil aimstoprovide The BCAboriginal Purpose British Columbia. that Aboriginal people face within the justice system in collective approachtoaddresskeyissuesandconcerns selling AssociationofBC.Thecouncilaimstoprovidea of FirstNations,andtheNativeCourtworkerCoun- BC ABORIGINALJUSTICECOUNCIL their own protocol and accord of appointments, their ownprotocolandaccordof appointments, Assembly ofFirstNations(BCAFN),accordingto Columbia Indian Chiefs(UBCIC),andBritish Columbia Nations Summit(FNS),UnionofBritish respective politicalorganizationsoftheFirst One representativeappointedbyeachofthe Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC Assembly Summit, UnionofBCIndianChiefs,Assembly ership initiative consisting of the First Nations he BCAboriginalJusticeCouncil(BCAJC)isalead-

• oftheBCAJCinclude: NCCABC, thegoals andpriorities • T Priorities onprogress. meetings, prepareagendas,andreport meetings andworkwithNCCABC stafftoarrange elected byconsensustoberesponsiblefor chairing The JusticeCouncil hastwoco-chairsandare Decision Making • o build upon resolutions of the BCAFN, UBCIC, FNS and o builduponresolutionsoftheBCAFN,UBCIC,FNSand One representativeappointedfromtheBoardof for atotalofthree representatives; patterns ofchildrenandyouthincare. tothedisproportionate issues contributing required toaddressthemagnitudeof changes andresourcerealignments Identif of theNCCABC, BCAFN,FNS, andUBCIC. appointed bytherespectiveorganizations tobejointly justice inBC,onoroffreserve, Three representativeswithexper Columbia (NCCABC);Association ofBritish and, Directors oftheNativeCourtworker andCounselling ying the policy and program andprogram ying thepolicy tise in Aboriginal tise inAboriginal

2017-11-10 4:56PM

47 ABORIGINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL

QUICK FACTS: PROVINCE AND ABORIGINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL SIGN BC INDIGENOUS JUSTICE STRATEGY MOU • The B.C. government has committed to adopting September 7, 2017 er to develop a justice system that is culturally the UN Declaration on relevant and meets the needs of these communi- he Co-Chairs of the Aboriginal Justice Coun- ties. The funding allows us to work collaborative- the Rights of Indigenous cil, Attorney General and Minister for Pub- ly toward practical solutions and actions.” Peoples (UNDRIP), which Tlic Safety and Solicitor General signed a “New and robust engagement between govern- has been accepted by 148 BC Indigenous Justice Strategy Memorandum of ment and Indigenous peoples is essential for nations, including the Understanding. increasing opportunities for restorative justice Government of Canada. The BC Indigenous Justice Strategy will focus on and addressing public safety concerns such as vi- reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, decreas- olence against Indigenous women and children,” • In all government ministers’ ing the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples said Solicitor General Mike Farnworth. “In order mandate letters, the Premier in the justice system, addressing violence against to improve outcomes, and ensure the justice and included a requirement Indigenous peoples – especially women and girls public safety sector is responsive to these con- that they review policies, – improving access to justice and justice services cerns, collaboration is critical.” for Indigenous peoples, and designing services “The BCAJC has an urgent mandate to address programs and legislation for Indigenous peoples that are culturally rele- much-needed reform in the criminal justice sys- to determine how to bring vant and appropriate. tem, and child and family system,” said Douglas the principles of UNDRIP to The ministries will be providing capacity funding White, Co-Chair of the BCAJC. “Our people are action in British Columbia. of $400,000, to sustain the BC Aboriginal Justice grossly overrepresented in both systems. Today’s Council’s (BCAJC) participation in this important announcement of an MOU between the BCAJC and • The government will also work and to enable joint development of the BC is an important step in signalling real partner- accept and implement the strategy over the next two years. ship to act on the needs of Indigenous peoples in 94 Calls to Action in the “This is a pivotal time in the building of a new our province and to create a more just society.” Truth and Reconciliation partnership with Indigenous leadership organi- “Signing this Memorandum of Understanding zations,” said Attorney General David Eby. “We and commitment to funding the work of the BCA- Commission’s final report know that the justice system is not working well JC, is acknowledgement of the collaboration that and will work with First for Indigenous peoples and we have heard the is needed to advance justice issues for all Indige- Nations and the Government clear message from leaders – we must do things nous People in the province,” said Nancy Sandy, of Canada to do this. differently. This is the first step in working togeth- Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Justice Council. • The B.C. government has committed to implementing the recommendations from Grand Chief Ed John’s report, Indigenous Resilience, Connectedness and Reunification – From Root Causes to Root Solutions, and provide better supports so Indigenous children grow up in their From top left to bottom right: Mark Sieben Province of BC, Chief Aaron Sam BCAJC, Grand Chief Edward John FNS, Richard Fyfe Province of BC, Darlene Shackelly communities and not in care. NCCABC, Minister Scott Fraser, Maureen Chapman BCAFN, Minister Mike Farnworth, Minister David Eby, Douglas White BCAJC and Nancy Sandy BCAJC.

#Final NCCA.indd 49 2017-11-10 4:56 PM Contact us:

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Darlene Shackelly | Executive Director 604-985-5355 Ext. 302 Direct: 604-628-1132 [email protected]

Carol-Ann Nickel | Executive Assistant 604-985-5355 Ext. 301 | Direct: 604-628-1131 [email protected]

Alice Louie | Director of Finance 604-985-5355 Ext. 307 | Direct: 778-375-3278 [email protected]

Mel Morgan | HR Program Administrator 604-985-5355 Ext. 305 | Direct: 778-375-3279 [email protected]

Darryl Shackelly | Changing Directions Program Director 604-985-5355 Ext. 308 | Cell: 604-317-5398 [email protected]

Sandra Simoes | Administrative Assistant 604-985-5355 Ext. 306 [email protected]

Arthur Paul | Director of Health 604-985-5355 Ext. 330 / 331 Cell: 778-554-0281 | Direct: 604-628-1134 [email protected]

Mavis Boucher | Manager Court Services Lower Mainland / South Coast / Southern Interior 604-985-5355 Ext. 375 Direct: 778-375-3306 | Cell: 604-813-3293 [email protected]

Christina Draegen | Regional Manager North Coast / Northern Interior 1-877-811-1190 Ext. 320 Direct: 855-221-1183 | Cell: 250-617-4460 Fax: 866-961-4979 [email protected]

Darla Rasmussen | Program Manager Through an Aboriginal Lens 1-877-811-1190 Ext. 309 Cell: 604-349-2578 [email protected]

#Final NCCA.indd 50 2017-11-10 4:56 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NCCABC Board of Directors are community-elected in 13 regions throughout the province. They serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors. Our Board functions primarily as a “policy board” and operates with two main commit- tees: an executive committee, which is responsible for providing direction, and the finance committee, which monitors the financial health of the association and provides recommendations to the executive committee. Our Executive Director is responsible for the operations of the association and its activities.

Region #01 – Ben Cardinal, Fort St. John, BC Region #02 – Andrew Tom, Smithers, BC Region #03 – Gloria George, Prince George, BC Region #04 – Vacant, Williams Lake, BC Region #05 – Mary Brown, Bella Bella, BC Region #06 – Kristy Bell, Courtenay, BC Region # 07 – Douglas White, Nanaimo, BC Region #08 – Sandra Tate, Port Alberni, BC Region #09 – Terry La Liberte, QC, West Vancouver, BC Region #10 – Leslie Jones, Chilliwack, BC Region #11 – Marci McDougall, Kamloops, BC Region #12 – Jon Spotted Eagle, Vernon, BC Region #13 – Michele A. Sam, Cranbrook, BC

#Final NCCA.indd 51 2017-11-10 4:56 PM Thank you We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the agencies and organizations that support the NCCABC and the work that we do.

Department of Justice

Department of Justice Victim’s Fund

Children’s AID Foundation

Law Foundation of BC

Vancity

First Nations Health Authority

Fraser Health Authority

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Ministry of Health Aboriginal Healthy Living Branch

Ministry of Solicitor General Corrections Branch

National Crime Prevention Centre Changing Directions Program

New Relationship Trust

Status of Women Canada

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Vancouver Foundation

The Province of British Columbia

#Final NCCA.indd 52 2017-11-10 4:56 PM NATIVE COURTWORKER

AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA TM

CELEBRATING

YEARS SERVING AND CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia has been providing justice-related services to Indigenous people and communities in the province of BC for over four decades. GETTY IMAGES

NCCABC.CA

#Final NCCA.indd 1 2017-11-10 4:55 PM