Cover title. Issued also in French under title: Expériences des familles autochtones dans le système de justice familiale : un examen de la documentation et les perspectives des professionnels du droit et de la justice familiale de première ligne.

Includes bibliographical references.

"This report aims to contribute to the understanding of the experiences of Indigenous families (specifically, unmarried or married couples with children) dealing with separation and divorce, who are going through the family justice system (FJS). This includes both identifying needs specific to Indigenous people going through the mainstream FJS and developing a better understanding of Indigenous approaches to resolving family conflicts. This preliminary information will help to identify specific challenges faced by and opportunities available for Indigenous families going through separation and divorce, and those who work with them"--page 5.