Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Access to Justice
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October 3, 2024
Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon
The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can look forward to a day filled with informative presentations, free one-on-one consultations, and direction to legal...
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July 10, 2024
Free Legal Information: Law Librarian On-Site in Regina and Saskatoon
Are you experiencing a legal issue or know of someone experiencing a legal issue? Learning about the law is a good starting point. Legal information can help better understand the law and identify a range of legal options. Stop by the Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library for free legal information in the Summer and Fall of 2024. On-site...
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October 19, 2023
Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon
By Alan Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Regina and Saskatoon law fair planning committees The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can...
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October 10, 2023
Free Family Law Help is Now Available in Battleford this Fall!
Are you in need of help resolving a family law problem? Do you need guidance with court forms or legal processes? Are you curious about alternative options to going to court? The Family Law Information Centre, in collaboration with the Law Society, offers free one-on-one assistance to individuals navigating the Saskatchewan legal system. Our team of experienced volunteers will be...
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October 4, 2023
Data-Informed Insights to Enhance Access to Justice
Legal practitioners, stakeholders, and individuals will join province-wide from October 23-27, 2023 to observe the fourth annual National and eighth annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week. This year, the national theme is the “10 Year Anniversary of Canada’s Justice Development Goals”. Provincially there will also be an emphasis on inclusivity and data-informed change aimed at engaging new and diverse voices...
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October 3, 2023
Save the Date: Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week (October 23-27)
The eighth annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week is October 23-27, 2023. Please plan to join us for an empowering week of awareness, education, and action as we celebrate ten years of actively promoting access to justice! Access to Justice Week is a nationwide initiative that promotes equal access to legal services, fosters a fair and inclusive legal system, and...
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April 17, 2023
Final Reports Released: Saskatchewan Legal Data Scan and Needs Assessment
Brea Lowenberger & Heather Heavin, CREATE Justice, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Lisa Jewell & Dr. Bryce Stoliker, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies In celebration of 2023 Law Day, CREATE Justice, with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies, is pleased to announce the release of the final reports of...
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February 7, 2023
A Classic Case of Making Justice Accessible to All
From Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Most cities in North America have seen the deterioration of their older inner-city neighbourhoods. As a result, these neighbourhoods have lost much of their value, making them affordable to low-income tenants. Saskatoon is no exception, and while the life circumstances bringing people into these neighbourhoods greatly vary, the challenges faced by inner-city residents are similar...
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January 20, 2023
New: Legacy Grants from the Law Foundation
From the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan (LFS) is making a special call for organizations to submit one-time grant proposals which meet the legislated mandate of the Foundation. This means the proposals must be for the purposes of legal education, legal research, legal aid, law libraries and law reform. The successful applicants will be funded under a Legacy Grant...
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November 22, 2022
Free Replay: Barriers to Accessing Justice for Two Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming People in Canada (Nov. 29th)
On Tuesday, November 29 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm, learn more about the barriers Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming (2STNBGN) people face in Canada, with this replay of the Access to Justice week presentation: Barriers to Accessing Justice for 2STNBGN People in Canada. Cat Haines, Executive Director for JusticeTrans, and Tai Jacob, former Executive Director, discuss the results of...
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