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Effective Friday, September 17, a province-wide mandatory masking order will be implemented for all indoor public spaces. 

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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Aboriginal Courtworker Program

The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Courtworker Program provides important services that assist Aboriginal adults and youth in conflict with the law. Courtworkers help to ensure that Aboriginal people who are alleged to have committed a criminal offence receive fair and just treatment before the courts.

There are 18 full and part-time Courtworkers working for 10 agencies in Saskatchewan. These include tribal councils, friendship centres and other organizations contracted to provide the Aboriginal Courtworker Program.

Courtworkers:

  • explain the reason for the charges to the accused;
  • provide general information about legal rights and responsibilities;
  • help the accused get legal counsel;
  • act as a liaison between the accused and the police, defence lawyers, the court or the Crown prosecutor;
  • ensure the accused understands all court proceedings;
  • translate court proceedings for the accused if he or she is not fluent in English; and
  • appear with the accused in court.

To find a courtworker in your area, please refer to the Aboriginal Courtworker Program Contact List.

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