Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week
Saskatchewan Access to Justice (SKA2J) Week is an annual event co-hosted by CREATE Justice and the Law Society of Saskatchewan. It engages communities across the province in a conversation about improving access to justice. We invite the public, law students, and members of the legal community to join the conversation by proposing an event (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), topic, or theme by contacting [email protected].
The 9th Annual SKA2J Week will take place from October 28 to November 1, 2024. The theme is Increasing Impact: Collaboration, Change, and Capacity Building. Please see our event schedule and online engagement opportunities below.
Events Schedule
Saskatoon Public Library Law Fair Focus on Gladue: Gladue Report Submissions in Saskatchewan Becoming a Lawyer Regina Public Library Law Fair Visit the Regina Public Library Law Fair event. This event will feature education sessions on common areas of law, in addition to hosting free family law clinics in The Commons, and hosting a tradeshow on our mezzanine (featuring relevant local and provincial organizations). This is a drop-in program taking place at Central Library. No registration is required to attend. The fair aims to connect community members with free legal knowledge, legal information assistance, legal assistance/advice services, and government agencies and broaden public awareness of legal rights and responsibilities and ways of obtaining legal information & assistance. n/a
Date Session Registration Time Location
10/24/24
Legal resource experts and organizations will be on hand at the Saskatoon Public Library Law Fair to help answer law-related questions. There will be presentations on legal topics, a family law clinic, a wills/estates help clinic, and a free trade show.n/a 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, In-person Frances Morrison Central Library, 311 23 Street East, Saskatoon
10/29/24
Join this free Access to Justice Week webinar on Gladue submissions in Saskatchewan. Attendees will hear from experienced lawyers and learn about preparing effective Gladue submissions for clients. In addition, participants will be introduced to Gladue principles and resources designed to assist lawyers, judges, report writers, and researchers in building effective Gladue submissions and reports. Required 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Virtual Virtual
10/30/24
Becoming a lawyer is an important way to contribute to access to justice, which is an issue that impacts all facets of society. Lawyers and the legal profession have a particular role in upholding and advancing the rule of law and access to justice which safeguard legitimate justice processes and human rights compliant outcomes. Accessible information on how to become a lawyer is important to support access to justice as the legal profession needs to be representative of the diversity within society. Join this session during Access to Justice Week to learn about the pathway to becoming a lawyer and the many career opportunities available. Individuals from all backgrounds are welcome! The session is hosted by the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan, Pro Bono Students Canada – Saskatchewan, and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.n/a 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, In-person College of Law, Room 150, 15 Campus Drive, Saskatoon
11/02/24 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, In-person Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue, Regina
Please visit the National Access to Justice Week website for additional events occurring across Canada during Access to Justice Week.
Online Engagement
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Infographic | In support of SKA2J Week, the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information Initiative has created an Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan infographic, highlighting how people in Saskatchewan access legal information. |
| Social Media | Follow the #SKA2JWeek hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter to see SKA2J events taking place across Saskatchewan! |