Indigenous Family Justice Support Worker Program

The Indigenous Family Justice Support (IFJS) Program at Sasamans Society offers culturally grounded, compassionate support to Indigenous families navigating the family justice system. Whether you’re going through a separation, facing parenting or child welfare challenges, or needing help with court paperwork we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We provide family mediation sessions directly through our program and hands on support with completing family law forms. Our goal is to help families resolve issues in a peaceful, respectful way while avoiding the stress, cost, and length of court wherever possible.

 

• Understanding your rights and options in family law

• Navigating issues such as separation, divorce, guardianship, parenting time, and child/spousal support

• Participating in family mediation sessions facilitated by our in house Family Mediator

• Filling out and submitting family law forms, including applications and agreements

• Preparing for court or mediation

• Accessing legal information, referrals, and culturally safe support services

 

• A voluntary and confidential process to resolve family issues peacefully.

• A neutral mediator helps guide respectful conversations and decision making.

• Helps families create fair, lasting agreements without going to court.

• Resolve parenting time, support, and guardianship issues

• Peaceful, out of court resolution

 

Filling out family law forms can be confusing and overwhelming. We help you:

• Understand which forms you need

• Fill out forms accurately and completely

• Know what to expect after you submit them

• Stay organized and informed through the legal process

 

We offer this support with respect, patience, and at no cost to you.

 

Our services are trauma-informed, confidential, and grounded in Indigenous values of respect, balance, and community. We honour the strength of families and aim to keep children connected to their cultures, kin, and communities. Mediation and form support are offered in a calm, non-judgmental environment where your voice matters.

 

We work with:

• Indigenous parents, guardians, and extended family

• Individuals at any stage of a family justice or child welfare issue

• Anyone looking for guidance, support, or peaceful alternatives to court

 

You don’t have to figure things out alone. Whether you need to start a court process, respond to one, or explore a different way forward through mediation, we are here to help.