Indigenous Justice Strategy
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 First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Justice Canada is developing an Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system. Given the shared responsibility for Canada’s justice system, this work is also being done in close collaboration with provinces and territories.
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Pre-engagement
Indigenous-led and Justice Canada-led engagement
Reporting and development
Finalization and validation
Release of the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Share your views on the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Register for engagement sessions, participate in online engagement activities, and submit your feedback through the online engagement platform
Reports
Read the reports summarizing engagement on the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Next steps
Overview of the different phases and next steps for the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about engagement on and the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Call for proposals (now closed)
Support for Indigenous-led community engagement to inform the development of the Indigenous Justice Strategy
Indigenous Justice, Recognition and Reconciliation
Additional information on Department of Justice initiatives
Latest news
- November 1, 2022: Engaging with Indigenous partners to address systemic discrimination and overrepresentation in the Canadian justice system
- October 11, 2022: Addressing the overrepresentation of Red River Métis people in the justice system in Manitoba
- August 25, 2022: Tripartite Collaborative Technical Table on the Enforcement and Prosecution of First Nations Laws – Co-Chairs Report: Year One (May 2021–May 2022)
- July 6, 2022: Canada, British Columbia and the BC First Nations Justice Council continue to advance Indigenous justice priorities in British Columbia
- June 22, 2022: Addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system in Québec
- January 20, 2022: Canada, British Columbia and the BC First Nations Justice Council to collaborate on revitalizing Indigenous legal traditions and addressing systemic racism in British Columbia
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