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.
Thonà:wayen Stephen Green
Acting Manager of Indigenous Court Services & Youth Diversion
stepheng@mbq-tmt.org
613-438-6514
Wahyayéhson Johanna Brinklow
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
