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Native Courtworkers can assist you at every stage of the court process. The purpose of the Native Courtworker is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. | Native Courtworkers can assist you at every stage of the court process. The purpose of the Native Courtworker is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. | ||
=== Indigenous Justice Centres (I.J.C.) === | |||
Culturally-appropriate information, advice, support and representation for Indigenous people. The I.J.C.'s are continuously expanding their services to better meet the legal needs of Indigenous people in BC, so be sure to check in with the I.J.C.'s for help with Indigenous-based legal services to see if your issue is covered. | Culturally-appropriate information, advice, support and representation for Indigenous people. The I.J.C.'s are continuously expanding their services to better meet the legal needs of Indigenous people in BC, so be sure to check in with the I.J.C.'s for help with Indigenous-based legal services to see if your issue is covered. | ||