United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising
Justice - Diversion Program
- Description
- Acts as a pre/post-charge diversion program that offers culturally appropriate services to help Indigenous people deal with the criminal justice system
- Offers culturally appropriate alternatives upon sentencing before a conviction is entered
- Provides an opportunity for the community member to enter into a mutually agreed Healing Plan which will be taken into consideration upon sentencing
- Elders, band officials, victims and community service providers may assist the community member during the Council process
- Facilitates mediation between the victim and offender to allow each party to be seen, heard and believed in order to repair the harm done to the community
- Attending cultural events, such as ceremony
- Some form of restitution
- Community service hours
- Counselling and/or treatment
- Eligibility
- Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising Territory, both on/off-reserve
- Youth and adults in conflict with the law
- Youth program: youth 12-17 years of age
- Adult program: adults 18 years of age and older
- Application Process
- Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
- Individual must take full responsibility for their actions in order to participate in program
- Intake assessment is required
- Documents Required
- Completed intake assessment required
- Office
- 705-377-5307
- Fax
- 705-377-5309
- Web Site
- http://www.uccmm.ca/diversion-program.html
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 275
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Kaaren Corbiere-Genereux, Community Justice Worker
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-377-5307 Ext 216 - Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- April 8, 2025
- Address
- 1110 Highway 551
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0- UCCMM Head Office is located along Hwy 551 in the community of M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island
- Closest intersection is at Hwy 551 and Park Rd
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- Not Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pmMon0830 to 1600Tue0830 to 1600Wed0830 to 1600Thu0830 to 1600Fri0830 to 1600
- Service Area(s)
- Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
- M'Chigeeng First Nation
- Sheguiandah
- Sheshegwaning First Nation
- Whitefish River First Nation
- Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
