Services at the Prince George Indigenous Diversion Centre
The Indigenous Diversion Centre (IDC) provides a continuous healing program aimed at strengthening participants’ connection to culture, ceremony and services as a path for healing. The program offers engaging activities that address the root causes of criminal behaviour. Activities are accompanied by long term case coordination through a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Our Centre serves First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults residing in Prince George.
The Indigenous Diversion Centre offers both Pre-Charge Diversion and Post Release Diversion.
| Pre-Charge Diversion – [Coming Fall 2025] |
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In partnership with Prince George RCMP, our program diverts Indigenous people away from being charged with an eligible offence and instead to our Centre. Our team will develop an individualized 90-day Diversion Plan where our participants commit to a set of activities in order to have their charges dropped. Working with a dedicated social worker, participants can advance their long-term healing goals beyond the 90 days. |
| Post Release Diversion – Now Open |
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Our program works collaboratively with existing services and programming within correctional institutions to support comprehensive release planning. Indigenous individuals transitioning from Provincial and Federal correctional facilities are welcome at our Centre. We offer a wide range of services and supports to help individuals reintegrate into the community, providing dedicated assistance and fostering a sense of belonging. |
Indigenous Diversion Centre Activities
- Long Term Care Coordination
- Clinical Counselling
- Community Partner Workshops
- Sacred Bundle Journey
- Seasonal Camps
- Land Based Activities
- Ceremony
- ‘Atsoo’s Kitchen (Grandmother’s Kitchen)
- Adulting 101
- Cultural Activities
- Therapeutic Art Group
“Standing up BC’s first Indigenous Diversion Centre, in Prince George, is a milestone achievement in the advancement of Indigenous-led justice reform. The BC First Nations Justice Strategy, under Strategy 1, has a presumption of diversion as a core justice value that can break harmful cycles, decrease Indigenous representation in jails, and help Indigenous people access culturally appropriate supports and resources. We hold up First Nations and Indigenous communities, the justice partners, and the collaborators for supporting a clear pathway to this work. Our team is dedicated and ready to work hard to realize the success of these programs.”
Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, Kory Wilson
Chair, BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC)
