This class action settlement provides compensation for the harms suffered by Indigenous students forced to attend Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools across Canada. Claims for compensation processing began January 13, 2020. Gowling WLG (Canada) ...

Court sits once a month and is for sentencing of criminal matters and mediation of family court matters which fall under provincial jurisdiction. The focus is holistic, recognizing the unique circumstances of First Nations offenders within the framework of exi...

Court sits once a month and is for sentencing of criminal matters and mediation of family court matters which fall under provincial jurisdiction. The focus is holistic, recognizing the unique circumstances of First Nations offenders within the framework of exi...

Provides help for and promotes healing of Aboriginal individuals and communities in BC who have experienced emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse in residential schools. Services include counselling, referral to community-based services, workshops o...

Offers individual counselling and advocacy to Indigenous women and transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit. and gender diverse individuals ages 14 and up who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, criminal h...

Provides culturally appropriate services by Indigenous women for Indigenous women. Services include Indigenous Women's Counselling/Stopping the Violence (STV) Program, First Nations Women's Support Worker/Community-Based Victim Services Program, and specialize...

Employs culturally responsive approaches in supporting Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 in healing from violence. Provides traditional Indigenous healing opportunities, outreach support, referrals, access to counselling, and assistance navigating legal and judic...

An independent body of the Ministry of Attorney General established by the Correction Act to provide oversight to BC Corrections. The Act establishes legal authority to provide safe, secure, and humane detention of sentenced and remanded people in provincial c...

Legal advocates provide free general benefits assistance and legal assistance. The advocate will provide confidential one-on-one support. They help clients understand their rights and help them access government income programs, and deal with legal issues surr...

Student-operated, lawyer-supervised program provides free legal advice and representation to low-income people concerning certain legal issues; does not give advice over the phone. The law clinics operate in Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods at night during the s...

Hosts the Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) that helps clients solve their legal problems. Offers free legal advice on various legal issues such as immigration, criminal matters, residential tenancy through services such as assisting clients with writ...

Provides free legal advice, advocacy, support, and referral services to women in the Downtown Eastside. Information, support, and assistance is provided for issues of family law, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), minor criminal law issues (in...

Takes applications for legal representation for criminal charges only; also refers eligible clients to lawyers; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal information services and community agencies; and provide...

Takes applications for legal representation; refers eligible clients to lawyers for child protection cases; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal information services and community agencies; and provides ac...

Offers legal aid to BC residents with low incomes for serious family law problems, child protection matters, criminal law issues, and some immigration law matters. Provides services through a province-wide call centre and at legal aid offices and courthouse lo...

Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances. Apply at all Legal Aid BC local agents and regional centres, or by phoning the LABC Call Centre.Representation Services (Serious Family Law Matters) are provided in situations such...

Provides free and confidential support, advocacy, legal information, referrals, form completion assistance, and family court accompaniment within Vancouver and Metro Vancouver for women who are navigating the legal system. Advocacy services address issues rela...

Courtworkers give assistance during the criminal court process to clients living with a mental illness who are charged with a criminal offence. Clients may also be assisted following court appearances (e.g., with bail or probation orders).

Provides support and resources to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18, to positively resolve conflicts or misunderstandings in their lives. The program teaches positive communication and problem-solving skills, and facilitates conversations that can help youth stay...

A community residential facility providing care and custody for up to 17 Indigenous and non-Indigenous males, 19 years of age and over who have been conditionally released from federal institutions. Accepts those with or without addiction issues, but must abst...

A national body set up to examine the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada. The Inquiry holds public hearings across the country to hear the stories of families of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls ...

Develops concrete actions and activities to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural, and political well-being of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit women, girls, and gender diverse people in Canada. Activities revolve around education, tools f...

A lawyer in private practice funded by LABC provides the following services: takes applications for legal representation and refers eligible clients to lawyers; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal informa...

Hears and makes rulings on legal disputes relating to criminal, civil, family, traffic, and bylaw matters. Hours for Court Registry are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Duty counsel services are provided to coincide with what is occurring in court on any given d...

Provides free and confidential legal information, referrals, legal advice, and representation for problems related to basic living needs for low-income North Shore residents (from Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver). Assists with lega...