Indigenous justice
Find culturally grounded legal help and community programs.
Indigenous justice services may draw on community law, culture, local knowledge, and restorative approaches. The right starting point depends on your Nation, community, location, and legal issue.
Indigenous Justice Centres
Free, culturally appropriate legal services for Indigenous people through centres across BC and a virtual centre.
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Search legal, cultural, housing, health, family, and community resources across British Columbia.
Open the map ↗National programsIndigenous Justice Program
Learn about community-based justice programs supported across Canada.
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Ask what community and culture mean in this process.
Programs differ in who they serve, the matters they accept, and the practices they use. Ask whether the service is connected to your community, whether Elders or Knowledge Keepers can be involved, and how your information will be handled.
For urgent legal deadlines, criminal charges, or child-protection matters, seek legal advice promptly while you explore community-based options.