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September 22, 2023
McKercher Lecture Series
From University of Saskatchewan We are excited to extend a warm invitation to you for the upcoming McKercher Lecture Series at the College of Law. This series of educative, engaging, and encouraging conversations will feature many speakers and topics. Best of all, these lectures are open to the public, and there's no charge for admission. See the list of events....
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September 20, 2023
Free Webinar – September 27: Indigenous Judges Speak – Indigenous Experience in the Legal Profession and Beyond
On Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., Judge Michelle R. Brass (Estevan) and Judge Mary McAuley (Prince Albert) of the Provincial Court will share from their experiences in the legal profession. The webinar is moderated by Mary Culbertson, the Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan. What do Indigenous practitioners and judges face in their education, their communities, and legal practice? How...
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July 25, 2023
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Launches Survey to Examine Experiences of Black Lawyers in Canada
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), in collaboration with The Counsel Network and with the support of TD Ready Commitment, has announced the launch of a survey among CABL’s members and all Black lawyers across Canada. The survey will gather empirical data to capture and analyze the Black experience in the legal profession, including: Job interviews Work environments Opportunities for...
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June 15, 2023
National Indigenous History Month/National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As noted on the National Indigenous History Month website, this is “a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.” One way to participate is by attending local events and here are activities taking place across the province:...
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June 5, 2023
Pride Month CPD Activities
Throughout Saskatchewan, communities gather to celebrate Pride Month during June – exploring the history, celebrating rights recognition, and acknowledging the struggle of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. To help raise awareness and encourage inclusion, the Law Society if offering a virtual seminar that focuses on issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors may face. On June 6, 2023, Cheryl Loadman and Peter Lippman of Queer...
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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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