FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2020
INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH COVID-19 RELATED OFFENCES ON OR AROUND FIRST NATIONS’ TERRITORIES
Canada-Wide:
Naomi Sayers, of the Bars of Ontario and Alberta, is an Indigenous lawyer serving clients all across Ontario with a growing practice in Alberta. She regularly receives inquiries from across Canada through referrals, social media and regular communication methods (email, phone, etc.).
With the current COVID-19 situation, she recognizes Indigenous communities' right to self-govern. However, she has concerns around suspected and likely Charter violations or procedural unfairness concerning enforcement of COVID-19 related offences in or around First Nations’ territories.
As the COVID-19 situation continues, Naomi is making herself available on a pro bono basis for individuals charged with COVID-19 related offences in or around First Nations’ territories. Naomi encourages individuals to contact her at the details below before paying any fines or responding to any allegations:
Naomi Sayers, Of the Bars of Ontario & Alberta
Email: me@meetnaomi.com
Phone/text:
705-230-0712 (Sault Ste. Marie)
647-496-1595 (Toronto)
587-430-1400 (Alberta)
Naomi believes it is important to protect community, but it must not be done in the face of procedural unfairness or suspected and likely Charter violations.
PDF Version of this release here.