Discharge Planning Program

Discharge Planning Program has started to send NAN Community members home from ‘Court’.  We want to make sure that everyone have the information they need to assist NAN Community members with getting home or to their Surety, to support services (such as treatment centers), and any releases from OPP detachments etc. For any questions or inquires […]

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Dec. 9th Office Closure Due to Weather

Due to the snowstorm that has affected our area today, our office will be closed for the safety of our employees and clients. We will resume normal operations as soon as it is safe to do so. Please note that you can still access our online services and resources through our website. We encourage you […]

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Fall 2024 Quarterly Newsletter

Below is our Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation Fall 2024 Newsletter.  Inside you will find what our updated Legal Aid contact information, what our Programs have been up to, community events and visits, AGM peek, and numerous photos. Click below to read:

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Discharge Planning Program UPDATE

UPDATE: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for comprehensive discharge planning services, particularly for individuals returning home to remote and fly-in First Nations communities. From 2020-2023, NALSC was funded through the Ministry of the Attorney General, Indigenous Justice Division (MAG-IJD) to provide discharge planning services for Indigenous individuals from remote and fly-in communities. During this […]

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NALSC is looking for Independent Contractors

Working as Independent Contractors, “Community Navigators” will be supporting our Remote Court Operations. Please see poster for more information. You can also contact Teah Buffalo at tbuffalo@nanlegal.on.ca  705-221-5559 (Timmins) Carly Winters at cwinters@nanlegal.on.ca 807-629-8675 (Thunder Bay)  

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OPP and NALSC new agreement on Restorative Justice

On June 12, 2024, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation signed a protocol with OPP regarding Pre-Charge and Band By Law diversions. (Attached) Please “click” on the link below for the video interview by CTV Northwestern Ontario News with Detachment Commander Karl Duewel about the work being done under this protocol. OPP pilot project with NAN Legal […]

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Legal Aid Newsletter 2024

Below you will find Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation LEGAL AID PROGRAM Newsletter 2024.  Inside you will find Program Information, staff bio’s, lawyers panels, and other helpful legal information. Please click the link below to read: Legal Aid Newsletter 2024  

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Spring 2024 Quarterly Newsletter

Below you will find Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation Spring 2024 Newsletter.  Inside you will find some Program updates and what they have been up to, community visits, helpful legal information and contact information. Please click the link below to read: 2024 Spring Newsletter UPDATED  

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