Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.

Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.

Google Translate Disclaimer

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 Courtwork Program promotes access to justice by helping Indigenous adults and youth navigate the criminal and family justice systems to ensure they receive fair, equitable and culturally-relevant treatment. They work to improve understanding of legal rights and court procedures while providing information about restorative justice options and relevant community support services.

Aboriginal courtworkers also promote awareness and appreciation of traditional Indigenous values, customs and languages as well as socio-economic conditions and factors related to truth and reconciliation for the courts.

To speak to an Aboriginal Courtworker in your area, please call 1-800-514-5666.

For Family Court Matters, Aboriginal courtworkers can:

  • explain information about legal rights and responsibilities including the right to represent themselves;
  • help families access legal counsel;
  • connect families with services that can address concerns of child protection authorities;
  • and improve communication between families, Crown Counsel, Legal Aid and Social Services.

For Criminal Court Charges Aboriginal courtworkers can:

  • explain the reason for the charges to the accused;
  • provide general information to help them understand 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;
  • make referrals to restorative justice program options;
  • provide information to the court about community-based services to support sentences;
  • translate court proceedings if the individual is not fluent in English; and
  • appear with the accused in court.

Aboriginal courtworkers receive annual training and certification from the province to maintain an official designation to work within provincial courts.

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, certified courtworkers are authorized to serve as agents to appear with or on behalf of a defendant in court in relation to matters for which the defendant is liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment of a term of less than six months. They may appear with respect to the following:

  • Setting dates for appearances and trial;
  • Requesting adjournments;
  • Entering pleas with written instruction on behalf of the defendant;
  • Making submissions with respect to sentence.

There are 25 full and part-time Aboriginal courtworkers working for 10 agencies across Saskatchewan. These include tribal councils, friendship centres and other organizations contracted to provide the Aboriginal Courtwork Program.

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