Legal Resources

Explains Indigenous Courts including locations, how they work, and their goals.

This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.

Provides some examples of restorative initiatives in BC that are offered outside and in relation to the legal system.

Explains that if you identify as Aboriginal or Indigenous and you plead guilty to a crime or are found guilty, you might be able to have your bail or sentencing hearing in a First Nations/Indigenous Court in BC. These are criminal sentencing courts that focus on balancing rehabilitation, accountability, and healing.

Explains Gladue rights and factors, and how to get a Gladue report via a service from the BC First Nations Justice Council.

Various booklets that explains your rights and the programs available to you as an Indigenous person in federal or provincial custody.