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Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

Indigenous Community Council Program

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Description
  • Provides an alternative justice program to the mainstream justice process
  • Provides an opportunity for offenders to take responsibility for their actions and actively participate in rectifying the wrong they have done
  • Addresses the background of the accused, including addiction issues, loss of identity, family violence and abuse
Eligibility
Indigenous youth between 12-17 years of age and adults who normally reside in Thunder Bay and have committed certain minor offenses such as:
  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Mischief
  • Causing a disturbance

Certain offenses are never eligible for diversion, such as (but not limited to) the following:
  • Serious personal violence
  • Sexual assault
  • Child abuse
  • Criminal Code driving offenses such as impaired driving
Application Process
  • Apply through the Native Criminal, Family or Combined Courtworkers
  • Referrals can be made through any of the Friendship Centre Program Staff and members of the judiciary
Toll Free
1-855-345-5840
Office
807-345-5840
ICCP Caseworker
807-345-5840 Ext 9053
ICCP Caseworker
807-345-5840 Ext 9062
Fax
807-285-0917
Web Site
https://tbifc.ca
Email
info@tbifc.ca
Mailing Address
620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A9
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Roseanna Hudson, Justice Services Program Manager
Email: roseanna.hudson@tbifc.ca
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
April 27, 2023
Address
620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A9
  • Located on Victoria Ave E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and Brodie St N
  • Serves as the Justice Satellite Office, situated in Victoriaville Centre

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1700
Tue
0900 to 1700
Wed
0900 to 1700
Thu
0900 to 1700
Fri
0900 to 1700

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Thunder Bay