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Parents’ counsel update: Kitasoo Xai’xais
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of September 13, 2024, Kitasoo Xai’xais Chief and Council have been added to the…
Parents’ counsel update: Lhtako Dene Nation
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of August 23, 2024, Lhtako Dene Nation has been added to the list of Indigenous…
Apply for an Indigenous travel bursary
If you’re Indigenous and have legal aid clients, you can receive $500 per year for travel to an out-of-town conference or in-person course relevant…
Lawyers attend Criminal Law Bootcamp
The 2024 Criminal Law Bootcamp took place May 9-10 in downtown Vancouver following a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference…
BC First Nations Justice Council legal aid engagement
The BC First Nations Justice Council is holding a series of engagement sessions with legal professionals across the province to discuss legal aid for…
Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
Law Society requires lawyers to take Indigenous intercultural course
The Law Society of BC requires all lawyers in BC to complete the Indigenous intercultural course by January 2024. The course will help you…