Aboriginal Legal Services

Aboriginal Legal Services

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET1376

Last Full Update: 24 Mar 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-408-4041
Toll Free Phone	1-844-633-2886
Fax	416-408-1568
Website	www.aboriginallegal.ca
Social Media	Instagram, LinkedIn
Alternate Contact	Christa Big Canoe, Director of Legal Advocacy; Phone: 416-408-3967 ext 225

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Community Legal Clinic 416-408-4041, fax 416-408-1568 clients must be Indigenous deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD), human rights, police complaints, poverty law, Indian Act, criminal law and child protection law may provide representation referrals to lawyers in private practice where appropriate law reform and public legal education activities funded by Legal Aid Ontario Aboriginal Court Worker Program -- support to those appearing in court assistance in finding lawyers referrals available at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St, 9th Floor Community Council Program criminal diversion program for young and adult Aboriginal offenders charged with a wide variety of offences substitutes court appearance with an appearance before community members, with a disposition focusing on culture, tradition and healing Gladue Writer/Caseworker -- call for information Giiwedin Anang Council Indigenous alternative dispute resolution for families involved in the child welfare system or non-child welfare family matters program includes family counselling delivered by community Elders and members, parenting programs and supervised access
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Community Legal Clinic intake -- Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-3 pm, other times by appointment
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	For Aboriginal people (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit
Application	Call or visit website for information
Languages	Other - translation and interpretation may be arranged for First Nation languages
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	211 Yonge St Suite 500 Toronto, ON Canada M5B 1M4
Intersection	Yonge St and Queen St E
Mailing Address	211 Yonge St Suite 500 Toronto, ON Canada M5B 1M4
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washroom

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal ; Indigenous Peoples ; Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Court Services ; Justice / Mental Health Programs ; Legal Education / Information ; Legal Services and Supports
Service Categories	Adult Diversion ~ Indigenous Communities ; Community Legal Clinics ; Court Orientation Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; General Legal Aid ~ Indigenous Communities ; Indigenous Courts ; Indigenous Law ; Legal Assistance Referral Services ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legal Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legal Information Services ~ Indigenous Peoples Interests/Concerns Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Indigenous Communities ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Indigenous Peoples Interests/Concerns Issues

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