Mi'gmaq Justice Initiative

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Mi'gmaq Justice Initiative The Mi’gmaq Justice Initiative (MJI) is dedicated to supporting Indigenous individuals as they navigate the legal system.

The Mi’gmaq Justice Initiative supports Indigenous people in New Brunswick as they navigate the legal system, offering Gladue reports and one-on-one court guidance through culturally grounded approaches. We provide culturally grounded services that focus on restorative approaches and uphold the rights and dignity of Mi’gmaq people. What We Do:

✅ Gladue Reports – Sentencing reports that detail the impacts of colonialism, racism, and systemic injustice, offering judges restorative alternatives that reflect individual life circumstances.
✅ Indigenous Court Workers (ICWs) – Offering one-on-one support through court processes, legal rights education, and connections to services, all delivered with cultural awareness and empathy. Where We Work:

📍 Serving communities across New Brunswick including Moncton, Miramichi, Elsipogtog, Bathurst, Campbellton, and Saint John (as well as Charlotte, Kings, and St. John Counties in partnership with WTCI). Connect With Us:

📧 Gladue Services: [email protected]
📧 ICW Services: [email protected]

This week, MJI’s Senior Indigenous Courtworker, Vicky Palmater, participated in the BC Provincial Justice Forum in Briti...
10/29/2026

This week, MJI’s Senior Indigenous Courtworker, Vicky Palmater, participated in the BC Provincial Justice Forum in British Columbia. The forum provided updates on the BC Federal Justice Strategy and offered an opportunity to learn about current practices related to Indigenous Courtworker programs and Gladue reports across Canada. MJI is grateful for the opportunity to participate and represent NB at this important forum.

MJI, along with the Peacekeepers Coordinator, Hunter Francis, (MPI) attended the Community Wellness Fair at the NBCC Mir...
10/06/2026

MJI, along with the Peacekeepers Coordinator, Hunter Francis, (MPI) attended the Community Wellness Fair at the NBCC Miramichi Gym to promote student wellness, connection and success and to share information on the important role the ICW’s and Peacekeepers play in our communities as well as the importance of providing Gladue Reports for the courts to consider when sentencing an Indigenous person.

💙💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day 💛 A day to remembe...
09/10/2026

💙💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day 💛 A day to remember the lives lost to su***de, the millions who struggle with Suicidal ideation and to acknowledge the individuals, families and communities that have been impacted. You are not alone. Please reach out if you are struggling.

Call or Text 988 Su***de Crisis Hotline.

1-800-668-6868 - Kids Help Phone

Hope for Wellness: www.hopeforwellness.ca
(855) 242 -3310 (First Nations and Inuit Helpline)

LGBT National Hotline - 1-888-843-4564
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Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.

MJI will be at the Fredericton Convention Center this week at the “Walking Together with Families Affected by Addiction”...
08/25/2026

MJI will be at the Fredericton Convention Center this week at the “Walking Together with Families Affected by Addiction” event hosted by the Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories!!

The event is happening today and tomorrow from 9 am - 4 pm!

Come by our booth to hear about our programs and possibly win a door prize 🏆…

MJI is at the Youth Center in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation TODAY from 2pm - 4pm!!  Stop by to hear about the Indigenous Ju...
07/30/2026

MJI is at the Youth Center in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation TODAY from 2pm - 4pm!!

Stop by to hear about the Indigenous Justice Strategy or the work done with Harvard and the recommendations that came from it!!!!

Snacks provided!!!

07/29/2026

REMINDER: MJI will be at Esgenoôpetitj First Nation on Thursday, July 30th, from 2 pm to 4 pm to discuss the Indigenous Justice Strategy (IJS), provide an update on the work done with Harvard, and review the recommendations that resulted from it.

Please join us at the Youth Center if you can to hear all about it. We hope to see you there!

MJI is in Fort Folly First Nation at the Band Hall today for a community engagement session.
07/28/2026

MJI is in Fort Folly First Nation at the Band Hall today for a community engagement session.

Closing today!!!!  There is still time to apply!!!!
07/24/2026

Closing today!!!! There is still time to apply!!!!

MJI will be at the Metepenagiag Band Hall Boardroom from 2-4 pm today!!
07/23/2026

MJI will be at the Metepenagiag Band Hall Boardroom from 2-4 pm today!!

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40 MicMac Road
Miramichi, NB
E1V4B1

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+15066274696

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