Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation - Thunder Bay - Administrative Office

Application

Referrals can be made by anyone, however all individuals and agencies involved must agree to participate
Referral form is available on website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous youth and young adults 12-29 years of age struggling with their life's journey

Fees

None

Contacts

Zelda Watt - Program Lead
807-622-8150 * zwatt@nanlegal.on.ca
Carol Buswa - Manager
807-321-3532 * cbuswa@nanlegal.on.ca

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process through traditional talking circles for Indigenous youth and young adults who are struggling with issues such as:

Crisis
Drug addiction
Homelessness
Human trafficking
Lack of education
Legal issues
Lack of life skills and basic needs
Mental health problems
Violence

Allows youth participating in the talking circle to:

Make decisions safely
Speak and share freely
Be acknowledged in a respectful traditional manner
Be empowered and to build on their strengths, skills and resiliency
Be supported through participants, family members and an Elder