The Justice department supports members through the court system and offers alternatives to it. Services are available to both victims and the accused, and are delivered in partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
Support ranges from practical help, understanding a court date, getting to it, through to mediation and healing circles.
Services
Victim services
Support for members who have been harmed, through the process and afterward.
- Information about the process and your rights
- Support in the lead-up to court
- Referrals to counselling and wellness supports
Court preparation & accompaniment
Help understanding what will happen in court, and someone with you when you go.
- Preparation before a court appearance
- Accompaniment for victims and the accused
- Explaining outcomes and next steps
Alternative Measures
A route that can resolve some matters outside the formal court process.
- Eligibility assessed case by case
- Focus on accountability and repair
Fine Option program
Working off a fine through approved community work instead of paying it.
- Coordinated through the Justice department
- Ask whether your fine qualifies
Mediation & healing circles
Community-based approaches that bring people together to resolve harm.
- Mediation between parties
- Healing circles grounded in cultural practice
- Delivered with Saskatoon Tribal Council
Getting support
- Call the band office at 306-423-5900 and ask for the Justice department.
- Say if you have a court date coming up, preparation and accompaniment need to be arranged in advance.
- Support is available either side of a matter. You do not have to be the victim to ask for help.
Related
Information gathered from the current site: https://onearrow.ca/departments/justice/