Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic - Thunder Bay Office

Application

Financial assessment required for representation for a number of services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals experiencing financial hardship; includes social assistance recipients, pensioners, unemployed or low income individuals
Must meet financial criteria to be eligible

Fees

None

Contacts

Cindy Johnson - Assistant to Director of Administration
Beth Ponka - Director of Administration
807-344-2478

Languages

English

Language Note

Available on an as required basis

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides legal advice and assistance to residents within the District of Thunder Bay, particularly Indigenous people who, because of poverty, geographic isolation, or language differences, do not have access to traditional existing legal services

Focuses on helping people get income maintenance benefits and maintain access to housing

Provides services at no cost to individuals who meet eligibility criteria

Provides advice, assistance, and representation in courts or tribunals

Facilitates legal education workshops in appropriate areas of law

Note: No advice or representation is given regarding Family law or Criminal Law. No legal advice is given through Facebook due to confidentiality issues (call clinic directly)

Services and Programs:

Awenen Niin Identification Program