Support program for justice-related activities in Indigenous communities and urban settings

The Québec government awards funding to improve access to justice for Indigenous people in Québec. The financial assistance supports a wide range of initiatives and services connected with the justice system, including support for victims and offenders. In addition, the MJQ helps develop initiatives to help Indigenous communities participate in the resolution of social conflicts via justice structures in communities and urban settings.

The Program targets the creation of services for Indigenous people involved with the justice system as victims or offenders. More specifically, its objectives are to

• promote the development of dispute resolution mechanisms for Indigenous people at the community level;
• improve access to justice;
• ensure that Indigenous people have access to high-quality legal information about rights and obligations and the justice system in general;
• promote the creation of services for Indigenous crime victims and help them participate in the judicial process.