Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Information Session
Past
Online Event

Understanding Your Legal Options as a Sexual Abuse Survivor

If you've experienced sexual abuse, we're here to help. 

We will discuss legal options for individuals who have experienced abuse in: 

  • Children's Aid, Foster and/or Adoptive Homes
  • School 
  • Church
  • Sports Organizations
  • Scouts and Big Brother Programs
  • And other Institutions

We will be answering questions such as: 

  • How long do you have to press charges for sexual assault in Canada?
  • What is considered institutional sexual abuse?
  • What is involved in filing a sexual assault lawsuit?
  • And more...

Our presenters, which include members of The Sixties Scoop Network, The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta, The Sixty Scoop Indigenous Society of BC, and Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers will help attendees navigate the supports, resources and resolutions they may need as survivors of abuse.

This webinar will also provide further information for 60s Scoop Survivors, including what legal options are available for survivors beyond the class action, while also answering questions for those who have suffered childhood abuse.

This is a free Zoom event, if you wish to attend, please click the "Register Now" button on the right. 

Speakers.

  • Sîpihkopiyesiw/Colleen
    Hele-Cardinal

    Sîpihkopiyesiw/Colleen Hele Cardinal is nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree) from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, AB but was adopted and raised in Sault Ste Marie ON. She is a community organizer, social justice advocate, student, author and kokum. Her work includes organizing six national 60s scoop gatherings in Ontario, raising the issue of the 60's scoop at an international level to the displacement and loss of identity survivors have experienced. Colleen also speaks publicly and candidly about MMIW2SG and the impacts of the 60’s Scoop drawing critical connections between colonial child welfare removal policies and her lived experiences and those of women in her family. Colleen continues to volunteer with several initiatives, including Families of Sisters in Spirit, Blackbird Medicines and the Nobel Women’s Initiative Sister to Sister Mentorship program to address gender-based violence, while giving context on the making of Canada, treaty relationships and the dehumanization of Indigenous people through policy and media. She is the author of the Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh (Raised somewhere else): A 60s Scoop Adoptee’s Story of Coming Home as well as spear-heading the GIS mapping initiative Mapping the 60s Scoop Diaspora, and being awarded the Ontario Premier's Award for Outstanding Community Service. Currently Colleen is a Trauma Informed Resolution Health Support worker and Lead Facilitator for the Sixties Scoop Network / Edbendaagzijiig (e dben daag zi jig)

  • Ivanna
    Iwasykiw

    Ivanna’s personal Injury practice is focused on representing survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, revenge porn, invasions of privacy, and institutional abuse.

    Ivanna is a compassionate, practical, relentless lawyer, and a fierce advocate. She hopes that in assisting survivors in seeking justice and closure, she can help them find their power again. When not practicing law, Ivanna enjoys travelling, canoeing, hiking with her German Shepperd, fantasy books, and exploring new foods.

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  • Simona
    Jellinek

    Simona has also been instrumental in changing important pieces of legislation including the removal of the limitation period in sexual abuse and assault cases. As well, she also assisted the government in amending legislation to allow survivors who are on ODSP to remain on ODSP even after receiving compensation from a judgment or settlement. 

    Simona’s expertise in the area has been recognized by her peers and she is listed in Best Lawyers and Lexpert. She has been honoured to receive the Distinguished Service Award by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Zenith Lexpert award. Simona is sought after by media outlets to provide insight and commentary on sexual abuse and assaults in Canada and abroad. As well, she has lectured at universities and presented papers on sexual violence litigation at Canadian and international conferences.

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  • Stephanie
    Anaka

  • RavenSong (Pamela)
    Gargan (Abraham)

  • Sandra
    Relling

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