Introduction

Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Corporation is commited to improving the quality of justice within the NAN communities. It is recognized that the members of remote communities are not always well served by the current Canadian legal system.

Moreover, the existence of constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty rights further complicate the design and delivery of legal services to the NAN communities. Nevertheless, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services' Public Legal Education (PLE) Program strives to work to improve the quality and delivery of justice in the NAN COmmunities, and to protect the special rights of its members.

Concerns of Nishnawbe Aski Nation Communities

There has been a long standing concern expressed regarding the quantity and quality of Public Legal Education available for members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. This concern has been expressed by both Native and non-Native people who live and work in the justice field within the bounds of the Treaty No. 9 region.

In response to this concern, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is developing a comprehensive and on-going PLE program for adult participants and school aged students. The development of various legal workshops are currently underway, with input from the Community Legal Workers (CLWs) and the communities themselves. Thus, educational strategies and materials to be distributed by NALSC's PLE program will be geared towards the specific targets of the programs.

If you wish to contribute information about the PLE needs of your community, or have any questions on the services provided by the PLE program, you can e-mail them to the Legal Education and Communications Officer at . Thank you for all your help and support.