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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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February 7, 2024
Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup
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,...
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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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