Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec (SPAQ)

Organisation profile

Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec (SPAQ) is a non-political, not-for-profit organization. It was created following negotiations between Quebec First Nations and the Quebec Department of Justice. Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec assists native people in matters relating to the criminal justice system. It is wholly committed to developing alternatives to the euro-Canadian justice system in order to better meet the needs of native communities in the province of Quebec.

Services

● Native Courtworkers : The Native Courtworkers program offers legal assistance to Native persons involved in the criminal and penal justice system as victims, witnesses or accused. This service is available to persons in adult court and in juvenile court. Native Courtworkers provide counselling and assistance to clients to ensure their just and fair treatment in a judicial process unfamiliar with the ways and customs of Native people. Native Courtworkers meet with, advise and assist any Native person charged with an offence under federal or provincial law, or under municipal or band bylaws. Support service in court and at meetings with the defence attorney or with judges. Available free of charge. Service provided by phone and in person. Phone the office nearest you for details.

NORTH
Kuujjuaraapik: 819 929-3336
Kuujjuaq: 819 964-2881
Kawawachikamach: 418 585-2686
Matimekush: 418 585-2601
Chisasibi: 819 855-2120
Mistissini: 418 923-2661

NORTHWEST
Timiskaming: 819 723-2313
Val d’Or: 819 825-7549

SOUTHWEST
Maniwaki: 819 449-2638
Fort-Coulonge: 819 683-3493

SOUTH
Kahnawake: 450 638-5647
Montréal: 514 499-1854

Haute Mauricie
La Tuque: 819 523-2086

Lac-Saint-Jean
Mashteuiatsh: 418 275-5878

EAST
Wendake: 418 847-2094
Listuguj: 418 788-5455

Côte Nord
Betsiamites: 418 567-2265
Uashat: 418 968-2118
Mak Mani-Utenam: 418 968-2118

Contact details

Head office:
190, Chef Max Gros Louis
Wendake (Québec)
G0A 4V0

Opening hours Phone the office nearest you for opening hours.

Telephone
Wendake (head office) : 418-847-2094

Fax
Wendake (head office) : 418-847-5799

Website www.spaq.qc.ca