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Indigenous Court Worker- job post Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
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Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Indigenous Court Worker
Term Position - March 31, 2026
Location: Thompson, Manitoba
The Indigenous Court Worker (ICW) will be an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) as part of the First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS), which is a partnership between MKO, the Province of Manitoba and the Federal Justice Departments. The FNJS works to improve implementation of the Justice System for MKO First Nation communities and citizens by providing alternatives and initiatives with an emphasis on Restorative Justice that is both culturally sensitive and appropriate. The ICW will work as a liaison between the Court and MKO citizens and their families, who may be in conflict, with the Criminal Justice System to ensure that they are provided with fair, equitable, culturally relevant and responsive treatment.
Role and Responsibilities
Work under the direction and supervision of the MKO Justice Programs Manager, Assistant Program Manager and/or designate
Provide advocacy, support, education and navigation of the court system, legal resources and other information to the client at the earliest opportunity
Explain nature of the charge(s), their rights, responsibilities, expectations of the Court Process, and ensure he/she understands the Court proceedings, outcomes, any sanctions or sentences
Assist the Court by explaining the various traditional values, teachings, and beliefs of Indigenous People of the MKO Territories that will assist with the proceedings
Explain to the client; the sentencing/diversion timelines and/or referrals to an alternative community -based justice program for any interventions, programs and/or treatment.
Explain to the client; the consequences of failing to complete/comply with any sentence/ diversion programs, interventions, and treatment as directed by the Court
Work in partnership with MKO First Nations, Community Justice Workers and Justice Committees and make referrals to any/all relevant resources as required and report back to the Court and MKO Justice Program Manager(s) or designate on the progress
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Indigenous Court Worker
Term Position - March 31, 2026
Location: Thompson, Manitoba
The Indigenous Court Worker (ICW) will be an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) as part of the First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS), which is a partnership between MKO, the Province of Manitoba and the Federal Justice Departments. The FNJS works to improve implementation of the Justice System for MKO First Nation communities and citizens by providing alternatives and initiatives with an emphasis on Restorative Justice that is both culturally sensitive and appropriate. The ICW will work as a liaison between the Court and MKO citizens and their families, who may be in conflict, with the Criminal Justice System to ensure that they are provided with fair, equitable, culturally relevant and responsive treatment.
Role and Responsibilities
Work under the direction and supervision of the MKO Justice Programs Manager, Assistant Program Manager and/or designate
Provide advocacy, support, education and navigation of the court system, legal resources and other information to the client at the earliest opportunity
Explain nature of the charge(s), their rights, responsibilities, expectations of the Court Process, and ensure he/she understands the Court proceedings, outcomes, any sanctions or sentences
Assist the Court by explaining the various traditional values, teachings, and beliefs of Indigenous People of the MKO Territories that will assist with the proceedings
Explain to the client; the sentencing/diversion timelines and/or referrals to an alternative community -based justice program for any interventions, programs and/or treatment.
Explain to the client; the consequences of failing to complete/comply with any sentence/ diversion programs, interventions, and treatment as directed by the Court
Work in partnership with MKO First Nations, Community Justice Workers and Justice Committees and make referrals to any/all relevant resources as required and report back to the Court and MKO Justice Program Manager(s) or designate on the progress
