MI'KMAW LEGAL SUPPORT NETWORK, THE

Published purpose

The Nova Scotia Family Courtworker Framework Project, aims to create an Indigenous Family Courtwork framework. They will meet with Nova Scotia Justice, Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) 13 Band Designates and Mi'gmaq Child and Family Services to create a steering committee and guide engagements to determine the best model for Nova Scotia. This will include how many family courtworkers and what services are needed, how they should be managed, costs, training options, etc. This will ultimately lead to developing a team of family court workers at a future date that will provide much-needed support to Indigenous families as they seek to protect their rights and advocate for their interests in the family court system.