Carole Brazeau
Justice and Public
Security Coordinator


 

Kwe, Hello, Bonjour,

I am Algonquin and a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.  Since January 2008, I have been the coordinator of the Quebec Native Women’s justice and public security file.

15+ years ago, I started providing front line services to First Nations women and children primarily at the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal.  My formal studies include a Bachelor of Arts degree in women’s studies from Concordia University. As well, I pursued graduate studies at Carleton University in Ottawa with a focus on First Nations fishing rights.

I look forward to hearing from you and I may be reached at:

450-632-0088, ext. 226.

Coordinator's Mandate

To support Native women’s rights and priorities regarding justice and public security and facilitate the transmission of information to the various parties involved in order to improve the living conditions of Native women and their families.

The main roles and responsibilities include:

COORDINATE:

  • Assist the president and/or the executive director of QNW in all dossiers related to justice and public security.
  • Coordinate and organize meetings, special events and projects concerning justice for Aboriginal women (including: workshops, advisory committees, ad hoc committees, and seminars).

ANALYSIS & RESEARCH

  • Coordinate QNW research and publications regarding justice and public security.
  • Identify recommendations intended to improve justice and public security for Aboriginal women.

PARTNERSHIPS

  • Maintain ongoing contact with representatives of government departments and agencies involved in justice and public security
  • Participate in government and non-governmental committees, conferences, advisory committees, annual general meetings, boards and special events involving justice and public security.

PARTNERS INCLUDE:

  • Ministère de la Justice du Québec 
  • First Nations of Québec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) Indian Residential Schools Discussion Group (IRSDG) 
  • Éducaloi   
  • Makivik Corporation   
  • Native Para-Judicial Services of Québec (SPAQ)
  • École Nationale de Police du Québec of the First Nation Special Constable Training Programs
  • Association of First Nations Chiefs of Police of Québec
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Murdered or Missing Persons’ Families’ Association MMPFA
  • Victims of Crime Assistance Centres (CAVAC)

 

Native Legal Info Bulletins

Native legal info bulletins are radio spots broadcast over Native community stations in Quebec. These spots provide legal information and are available in French, English, Innu, Cree, Algonquin, Atikamekw, Mohawk, and Micmac.

The themes covered in phase I, II and III of the bulletins are:

  • Sexual harassment in the workplace
  • Child support
  • Paternity suit
  • Divorce
  • Conjugal violence
  • Sexual assault and complaint process
  • Sexual assault and compensation
  • Exploitation of elders
  • Peace Bonds
  • Subpoena
  • A Child's Testimony During a Criminal Trial

These spots are also available on the site of our partner Éducaloi/Takuaikan at the following address: www.educaloi.qc.ca/takuaikan/

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