The Metis Justice Institute (“MJI”) is tasked with developing and maintaining a full range of justice services and programs to meet the needs of the Red River Metis. The MJI’s programs include the Red River Métis Community Justice Centre Justice Navigation Program, the Red River Métis Court Work Program, the Red River Métis Justice Support Program, the Red River Métis Family Support Project, and the Métis Community Justice Program.
The Public Interest Law Centre (“PILC”) provides representation to groups and individuals dealing with issues related to the environment, human rights, Indigenous people, and low-income persons. PILC takes individual cases related to residential tenancies and government benefits, as well as individual and/or group cases bringing public interest issues (such as environmental and human rights issues) that affects groups of Manitobans.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba (“EFSM”) provides advocacy, support and resources for women in the provincial and federal justice system. The EFSM offers court assistance and support, bail verification and supervision, clothing and hygiene products, transitional housing and more.
The Indigenous Court Worker Program of Manitoba (“Court Worker Program”) provides information about the court process to individuals who are in conflict with the law. The Court Worker Program offers support by explaining the court process, a person’s charges and, in some cases, attend court for the person on trial. The Court Worker Program have various offices across Manitoba, including in northern communities.