Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Indigenous
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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September 27, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
The Law Society offices will be closed on Friday September 29, 2023 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Please click here for more information and resources related to Truth and Reconciliation.
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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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September 13, 2023
Free Webinar – September 19: Introducing the Gladue Submission Guide
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., join Morgan Ryan-Roe of Legal Aid Saskatchewan for an informational webinar on the Gladue Submission Guide. This practical plain-language manual assists legal counsel and their Indigenous clients in building Gladue submissions. In this session, participants will become familiar with the purpose of the Guide, its contents, and potential guiding questions to help prepare...
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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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May 5, 2023
Red Dress Day – National Day of Awareness and Action for MMIWG2S
Reading or hearing about MMIWG2S (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people) issues and trauma may bring forward painful feelings or thoughts. Anyone impacted can contact the MMIWG2S Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. Please call if you or someone you know needs help or support. May 5th is Red Dress Day – the National Day of Awareness and...
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