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The Law Society office and library locations are closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Please visit our website for more information and resources related to Truth and Reconciliation.
Read More +Chinye Nwanze, Communications & Project Coordinator, Law Society of Saskatchewan Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes: College of Law Lecture - Effective Advocacy: Trial and Error February 12, 2024 The Silas E. Halyk K.C. Chair in Advocacy lecture will discuss the lawyer’s role as an advocate in the justice system. It will include reflections, observations,...
Read More +From Brea Lowenberger, Leah Howie, and Beth Bilson, K.C The 8th Annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week emphasizes inclusivity and data-informed change. Increasing and documenting success stories and challenges related to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging of justice sector professionals is an essential aspect of improving access to justice. “Creating a Seat at the Table: Reflections from Women in Law” did...
Read More +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...
Read More +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.
Read More +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...
Read More +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:...
Read More +The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place September 30, 2022. The Law Society embraces reconciliation as a priority and we hope you will join us on September 27th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., for Assimilative Policies and the Canadian Legacy, a webinar presented by Annie Battiste exploring the devastating effects of assimilative policies in Canada, through an anti-racism...
Read More +From Grow Solutions This Fall, we invite Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals practicing law, mediation, arbitration, and anyone with interest in anti-racist alternative conflict resolution to join us in Wanuskewin Heritage Park (or online) on September 7 - 8, 2022. The Fall conference is titled “Towards Reconciliation: Building Intercultural Capacity, Anti-Racism and Inclusion in Alternative Dispute Resolution.” The presenters are: Karen Snowshoe...
Read More +From Canadian Race Relations Foundation For many of us, recent ‘discoveries’ of children buried at residential school sites is something we read or hear on the news. But for residential school survivors, it is a reality lived by many that echoes through several generations. On March 3rd, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation hosts the Woodland Cultural Centre’s tour of the...
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