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September 27, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
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.
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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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October 6, 2023
Upcoming A2J Week Highlight: An Invitation to Join Us in the Launch of “Creating a Seat” Book and “Dear Beth… A Women in Law Podcast”
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...
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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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May 4, 2023
Seminar: Residential School Legacy – May 11
The Law Society invites you on May 11th, from 1:00-3:30 pm, to hear Tony Stevenson speak on Truth and Reconciliation and his story as a residential school survivor. Originally from the Cote First Nation and a member of the Anishnabec First Nation, Tony attended the Qu’Appelle Indian Residential School at Lebret, Saskatchewan from grades 5 to 12. He also speaks...
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September 23, 2022
Webinar – Assimilative Policies and the Canadian Legacy
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...
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February 23, 2022
Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour
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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