TONTAKAYÈ:RI’NE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND GLADUE SERVICES

The Tontakayè:ri’ne (it has become right again) Restorative Justice and Gladue Services is an alternative for youth involved with the justice system. The program brings together victims, offenders, and families or advocates in a safe environment to discuss the offence and its effects, and then jointly decide on the best way to right the wrong. This Indigenous conflict resolution process validates victims, offenders, families, and advocates, and creates healing. The program receives referrals from police, crown attorneys, local schools, and community agencies. We are expanding Tontakaiê:rine to offer more culturally-relevant mentorship, youth events, and ongoing support for families, and are looking at delivering training to professionals in the youth services field.

Mission 

Tontakayè:ri’ne is an alternative to mainstream court intended for Indigenous people in conflict with the law; as such the TJC aspires to provide all participants that were affected by the ‘wrong-doing’ with a positive, transformative experience using holistic circle processes.

By focusing on natural law and the importance of upholding our responsibilities as Haudenosaunee, the TJC seeks to create healthier relationships and to promote a better understanding of Indigenous identity and belonging.

Contact Information:

3 Old York Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, K0K 1X0
tjcreferrals@mbq-tmt.org

 

Thonà:wayen Stephen Green

Acting Manager of Indigenous Court Services      & Youth Diversion

613-438-6514

 Wahyayéhson Johanna Webb

Gladue Aftercare Caseworker

johannaw@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-5887

Ozhaawashko-giizhig-gook Priscilla Krebs

Gladue Writer

priscillak@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-5828

Danielle van den Brink Lewis

Gladue Writer

daniellel@mbq-tmt.org 

613-438-4674

 

Jessica Maracle

Gladue Aftercare Caseworker

jessicam@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-5836

Karennenha:wi Nicole Storms

FNMI Court Worker

nicolestorms@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-4892

Kate Coursey

FNMI Court Worker

katec@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-5826

Crystal Teyohserathe Bernhardt

Adult Diversion

crystalh@mbq-tmt.org

613-438-6967

 

Yon’kerahà:wi Nadine Vilneff

Youth Diversion

 nadinev@mbq-tmt.org

613-813-5831