Indigenous Justice Strategy

Now available in Anishinaabemowin, Nêhiyawêwin, Inuktitut (South Baffin), and Michif – read the Indigenous Justice Strategy, setting out a vision and priority areas for work going forward by Canada with Indigenous peoples, provinces, and territories to ensure positive and lasting change in the Canadian justice system.

The overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system is a serious and complex issue rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism.

In consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples, Justice Canada developed an Indigenous Justice Strategy which includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis chapters identifying specific strategies and actions to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in contact with the justice system and to support the revitalization of Indigenous laws and legal orders. Given their key role and jurisdiction in relation to the administration of justice in Canada, this work was also done in collaboration with provinces and territories.


Engagement

Learn more about consultation, cooperation and engagement in the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Publications

Read the Indigenous Justice Strategy and other publications that informed its development

Next steps

Overview of the development phases and next steps for implementation of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about engagement on and the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy

Indigenous Justice, Recognition and Reconciliation

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