About Us
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering justice through culturally sensitive practices.
The Makivvik Justice Department aims to encourage Inuit to be involved in the justice system and to work towards self-determination. We are dedicated to the well-being of individuals, families, and the community, while also addressing the underlying causes of crime.
Our team is composed of individuals who bring diverse life experiences and profound cultural perspectives, allowing us to provide essential support to the community throughout various stages of the justice and correctional journey.
Our devoted management team works closely with our front-line workers to provide vital support in their daily efforts.
This team collaborates seamlessly to introduce innovative programs aimed at assisting Nunavimmiut in navigating the challenging judicial process.
Together, we are committed to making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve, guiding them towards breaking the cycle and embarking on a transformative journey towards harmony.
For all and any additional information – General email : justiceinfo@makivvik.ca
6 Program Breakdown
Para-Judicial Program
They offer assistance, support and guidance to Inuit youth and adult through criminal process from the moment someone is detained leading up to sentencing; with first contact prior to appearance to ensure they understand the next steps and they have communicated with their lawyer, assistance in Inuktitut during discussions/court preparations with lawyer and provide written bail plan with client and lawyer.
As well as offer assistance, support and guidance to families going through Youth Protection Intervention from the moment a report is retain up until the end of the intervention process.
General email: Courtworker@makivvik.ca
Correctional Services Program
Their work consists of supporting Inuit detainees throughout their detention, which may include meeting with detainees at the beginning of their detention, preparing and accompanying during parole hearings, and help prepare detainees return to their communities.
They diversify the services offered to Inuit that are detained using a culturally appropriate approach that can increase efficiency, promote collaboration with the Justice Committee in their participation in the reintegration process and help increase the number of applications towards parole hearings and to give Inuit a voice by interviewing and writing their parole release plan.
They also assist in providing logistical and financial assistance to families wishing to visit their loved ones detained in southern detentions.
General email: Corrections@makivvik.ca
Justice Committee
All Coordinators are locals to their community, they guide and support Inuit in a culturally appropriate way at any stage of the judicial process (ex: Alternative Measures Program) and correctional process (ex: reintegration process of Inuit returning to their community from detention).
They offer traditional activities such as group outings on the land and cultural teachings, promote Inuit Justice through healing and/or offer mediation with families and/or victims.
They also serve as a resource to Para-Judicial Workers in the preparation of bail plans and to the court to provide insight from a community standpoint regarding Inuit going through the court process, up to and including the sentencing process.
General email: NunavikJC@makivvik.ca
Gladue Program
Makivvik Justice Department is in charge of receiving and assigning requests of Gladue reports to our writers, which meet with Inuit accused and produce the reports to the court.
The Gladue report encourages the sentencing judge to think about restorative justice and sentences other than jail.
General email: Gladue@makivvik.ca
Record Suspension Program
Makivvik Justice provides assistance to Nunavimmiut wishing to obtain a record suspension (pardon) through phone support to undertake the process and facilitate guidance to as many as the 10 steps required to complete the application.
Should the individual not be eligible at the time of request, next eligible date will be provided.
General email: Pardons@makivvik.ca
Qullik Program
The Qullik Program is aimed to help Nunavimmiut develop tools to promote healthy relationships.
This program encourages participation of individuals dealing with conjugal violence files, to help them begin the healing journey for both victim and offender, in a culturally relevant manner.
General email: Qullik@makivvik.ca
Makivvik Justice Department – Head Office
7405 Rte Transcanadienne, Suite 320
Montreal (Québec) H4T 1Z2
Phone, ᐅᖄᒍᑎᒃ 514-331-5818
Toll-Free 1-833-331-5818
Fax, ᓱᑲᑦᑐᑯᑦ 514-334-1205