More resources
This is a selection of resources from community and legal organizations.
- Communicating Effectively with Indigenous Clients, produced by Aboriginal Legal Services
This guide helps legal professionals understand and address the barriers that Indigenous clients face when building a relationship with lawyers and appearing in court. - Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, produced by the Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property
This booklet has information to help people understand matrimonial real property rights and estates law on reserves. - First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement
This website has information about the Jordan Principle Settlement that compensates First Nations children and families affected by discriminatory child welfare practices. There’s information and help to make a claim. - Gladue Primer, produced by Tungasuvvingat Inuit
This guide offers an understanding of Gladue in English and Inuktitut. - Know Your Rights Toolkit, produced by The Native Women’s Association of Canada
This toolkit is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and girls on making informed choices about sexual and reproductive health. - Nshiimenhiig: My Sisters Toolkit, produced by the Anishinabek Nation
This resource is for women and girls leaving shelters and returning to their communities after experiencing intimate partner violence.
Resource spotlight
Legal information for Indigenous People: National edition
Produced by the Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program.
This booklet explains the impact of federal laws on Indigenous communities in areas like families, prisons, the border, and income security.
Legal information for Indigenous communities
Produced by the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan.
This website has information about laws that affect Indigenous communities. It includes information on laws and rules that apply across Canada, such as the Indian Act, criminal laws, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and rules for Decision Making.