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Metis Settlements General Council Justice Program
Program Overview:
The Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) Justice Program provides support to the eight Metis Settlements to establish Justice Committees, operate youth and adult diversion programs, and to further alternative measures programs for their community members. The Justice Committees use mediation and family group conferencing to address criminal, family and civil matters.
The objectives of the program are to strengthen traditional justice values and traditional approaches to practicing justice in the community, and to support community wellness. Relying on community elders and community members, the Justice Program focuses on families at risk and victim-offender reconciliation. The program also offers conflict resolution and communication skills development.
Community Justice Workers
Position Summary:
The focus of this position is to develop and facilitate the implementation of a settlement-based justice service which includes programs such as restorative justice initiatives, alternative justice delivery measures and community capacity building strategies. The Community Justice Worker, in cooperation with local justice committees and settlement council, will coordinate strategies, programs, and other justice awareness services that may deter individuals from entering the mainstream justice system.
The Community Justice Worker establishes good working relationships with settlement stakeholders including Council, residents, agencies, and service providers. A major function of the position is to establish and support Community Justice Committees and to arrange for their training and development. The Community Justice Worker also works with the Justice System, RCMP, and other agencies that will support the process of setting up and delivering alternative justice programs at the community level.
The Community Justice worker develops plans and arranges for resources, training, and information sessions that will assist settlement residents in learning about community process and reconciliation.
Ann Fayant, Fishing Lake Metis Settlement
Work: 780-943-2224
Fax: 780-943-2575
Email: afayant@msgc.ca
Margaret Cunningham, Gift Lake Metis Settlement
Work: 780-767-2200
Email: mcunningham@msgc.ca
Doreen Poitras, Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement
Work: 780-981-2227
Fax: 780-981-3737
Email: dpoitras@msgc.ca
Brad Cunningham, Peavine Metis Settlement
Work: 780-523-4790
Fax: 780-536-2629
Email: bcunningham@msgc.ca
Debbie Ladouceur, Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
Work: 780-689-2170
Fax: 780-689-2024
Email: dladouceur@msgc.ca
Susan Babey, Elizabeth Metis Settlement
Work: 780-594-5026
Fax: 780-594-5452
Email: sbabey@msgc.ca
Lisa L’hirondelle, East Prairie Metis Settlement
Work: 780-523-5056
Fax: 780-523-2777
Email: ll'hirondelle@msgc.ca
Gladys Littlechilds, Kikino Metis Settlement
Work: 780-623-7868
Fax: 780-623-7080
Email: glittlechilds@msgc.ca
For more information on the Metis Settlements General Council Justice Initiative please feel free to contact the Safe Communities Coordinator, Athena McKenzie. For information specific to settlement activities please contact your local Community Justice Worker.
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