Wednesday, November 20, 2013

NAN Discusses Justice Issues This Week

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation is meeting this week to discuss First Nation legal issues.

Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says they've brought in experts and community members to talk about access to justice.

Executive Director for NAN Legal Services Celina Reitberger adds that they'll be talking about bringing back traditional aboriginal justice systems.

Issues up for discussion include Aboriginal justice systems, First Nation Representation on Juries, legal representation in the North and fly-in courts for remote communities.