Understanding the Needs of Indigenous Peoples to Provide Them with Access to Justice
Julie Blackhawk
General Counsel
Justice Canada
Sara Mainville
Partner
JFK Law LLP
- Identifying and outlining the needs of indigenous people to ensure access to justice is readily available
- Understanding the barriers that Indigenous people face currently when it comes to access to justice
- Understanding the cultural limitations endured
- Developing best practices when trying to ensure services are attainable
- Analyzing procedures and practical strategies that provide as viable options to indigenous people
- Analyzing whether virtual versus in-person hearings are desirable amongst rural communities
- Has this helped?
- Is there now a feasibility issue when offered virtual hearings?
- Assessing accommodation processes to determine whether accommodation was met and reasonable