Wagmatcook Court to Open September 2017

A new court is scheduled to open in September 2017 in the Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre. This Court will provide service to residents of Wagmatcook, Waycobah and their surrounding communities in Victoria County. The Court will provide services appropriate to the Mi’kmaq culture, including a wellness court and Gladue Court as well as routine Provincial Court matters. It is anticipated that sentencing and healing circles will also be held at this Court.

Picture from April 19, 2017 Memorandum of Understanding and Collaboration Signing Ceremony

Nova Scotia Legal Aid will be providing services at the new Court and is proud to be a partner in this initiative which recognizes the culture and values of our Indigenous communities.

Further details can be found at the links below.

Cape Breton Post:

http://www.capebretonpost.com/news/local/2017/4/20/new-court-for-cape-breton-first-nation-communities.html

NS Government Press Release:

https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20170424002