Impact of Colonization Report (ICR) Writer

**BACKGROUND:** SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 92,000 citizens in what is now southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process. **OVERVIEW:** Reporting to the Manager of Court & Justice Services, the Impact of Colonization Report (ICR) Writer will prepare and write Impact of Colonization Reports based upon client interviews regarding their background and unique circumstances that lead to their involvement in the criminal justice system, resulting in criminal charges and current sentencing date. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Interviews and Research: · Schedule interviews in a timely manner · Interview clients who have been criminally charged and are awaiting their sentencing date · Interview collateral interviewees who can provide background information about the client and corroborate their unique background and circumstances · Interview First Nation knowledge keepers, Elders, or other trusted members who have historical knowledge about the client’s First Nation · Conduct research about the history and background of the client’s First Nation community including online research and in-person research such as travelling to SCO member First Nations. · Conduct individualized research for each client’s healing plan whether it is in a correctional institute or in community Writing Reports: · Write a fulsome ICR for each client, adhering to ICR factors and principles, that does not include opinion or assumptions Liaise with Collaterals and Communities: · Travel to circuit court locations for criminal sentence hearings · Contact and meet with First Nation community service providers and resources for wrap-around services, programming and supports · Communicate with defense counsel and Crown prosecutors **EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:** · Degree or diploma level studies in Indigenous Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Law or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered · Experience writing reports that include significant history and context for Indigenous clients who have had contact with systems such as Corrections or Child and Family Services · Knowledge of *R v. Gladue* case and subsequent court decisions related to Indigenous offenders, the history of the colonization of Indigenous peoples, and the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system · Experience working in the justice or legal field such as probation services, First Nation restorative justice, or court services · Experience coordinating and networking with First Nation community service providers and resources to create wrap-around services · Experienc