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December 10, 2024
International Human Rights Day
The Law Society of Saskatchewan joins the global community in observing Human Rights Day on December 10, with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now." As noted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, “human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good.” The Saskatchewan...
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June 13, 2024
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, activities showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, traditions and contributions. National Indigenous Peoples Day is part of the Celebrate Canada program, which...
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May 24, 2024
Asian Heritage Month 2024
In May 2024, Canadians celebrate Asian Heritage Month. The theme for 2024 is “Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy”. It is encouraged to take time during this month to reflect on this theme and on equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Learn more by visiting the Government of Canada’s webpage which includes a digital...
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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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June 12, 2023
Research Study on Self-Represented Litigant Experiences of Virtual Hearings
From National Self-Represented Litigants Project The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP), thanks to a generous grant from the McLachlin Fund, has embarked on a research study on self-represented litigants' experiences with virtual hearings, with the ultimate goal of providing recommendations to courts and tribunals on how to improve access and usability for all litigants. The first leg of this project...
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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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November 3, 2022
Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference: Registration Now Open
From Humane Canada On November 24 - 25th, 2022, the National Centre for the Prosecution of Animal Cruelty (NCPAC) will host its eighth annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference online. This conference will provide networking and professional development opportunities for Crown prosecutors, attorneys, and allied professionals across Canada. The session's experts Sophie Gaillard, Acting Executive Director and Director of Animal...
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November 1, 2022
“A Crime on the Bayou” – Learning from Civil Rights Litigators & Activists About Fighting Systemic Racism in the Justice System
From ReelTime Creative Learning Experiences November 18th @ 11 am - 2 pm CST Qualifies for 3.0 CPD Hours, all of which qualify for Ethics In 2020, many Law Society of Saskatchewan members attended Just Mercy and Access to Justice: Illuminating Bias, Confronting Systemic Racism, And Doing the Hard Work That Needs to Be Done. To further critical conversations about...
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October 28, 2022
Pro Bono Stories – Part 5
Pro Bono Stories To celebrate Access to Justice Week, each day of the week Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) is sharing stories from our volunteers. All the volunteers featured this week are in-house counsel or work for the government. PBLS volunteers directly support low-income people in Saskatchewan who would otherwise not be able to access a lawyer. Nicole Hamm Legal...
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October 27, 2022
Pro Bono Stories – Part 4
To celebrate Access to Justice Week, each day of the week Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) is sharing stories from our volunteers. All the volunteers featured this week are in-house counsel or work for the government. PBLS volunteers directly support low-income people in Saskatchewan who would otherwise not be able to access a lawyer. Andrew Gaucher Co-operators Group Limited Volunteering...
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