Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Diversity
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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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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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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