Aboriginal Community Legal Workers (ACLWs) - Nanaimo

LABC staff help Indigenous community members by providing the following services: giving legal advice about family and child protection law and issues such as residential schools, housing, and wills and estates; explaining the legal process and other options such as mediation; attending court with clients; helping clients prepare forms and letters; participating in negotiations; speaking on a client's behalf to Ministry of Children and Family Development staff, a legal aid lawyer, duty counsel, or a client's band; and making referrals to other services. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.