Kivalliq Legal Services

Kivalliq Legal Services, formerly known as Keewatin Legal Services, stands as a lifeline for families and individuals throughout the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, providing free legal representation and counsel to residents facing criminal matters, family law challenges, and other pressing legal needs. Located at 18-4 Arvinngak Street in Rankin Inlet (known locally as the 'new blue building'), this essential legal aid clinic serves a vast geographic area including Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Repulse Bay, Arviat, Coral Harbour, and Whale Cove.

The clinic's family law lawyers work closely with clients in each of these communities, providing representation in separation, divorce, custody and access matters, child support, spousal support, and child protection proceedings. Given the geographic challenges of serving a region spanning thousands of kilometers, Kivalliq Legal Services demonstrates exceptional commitment to ensuring that Inuit families in remote communities have access to skilled legal representation. The team understands that legal issues do not pause for distance, and they make the journey to serve clients wherever they live.

With 3 resident criminal lawyers based in the Rankin Inlet office who travel regularly to other communities for court circuits, and additional family law lawyers available, Kivalliq Legal Services brings legal expertise directly to communities that might otherwise have no access to such services. This mobile legal service model reflects a deep commitment to equity and access to justice for Arctic communities.

All legal services provided by Kivalliq Legal Services are completely free of charge, eliminating financial barriers that might prevent vulnerable families from accessing skilled representation. For individuals and families facing the legal system, this can make an extraordinary difference. Whether confronting criminal charges, child protection involvement, separation or divorce matters, or other pressing legal needs, residents of the Kivalliq region can turn to this clinic knowing that skilled, experienced lawyers will fight for their interests at no cost.

The clinic maintains regular office hours and can be reached at 867-645-2536 or toll-free at 1-866-606-9400. For families and individuals throughout the Kivalliq region seeking legal representation in family law matters, Kivalliq Legal Services represents hope, expertise, and an absolute commitment to access to justice. The clinic's presence and responsiveness have made a measurable difference in the lives of countless Nunavummiut families.