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Trauma-informed course video recording available for a limited time
We recently offered the course Indigenous Trauma & Equity Informed Practice, presented by Noelle Saemerow with Len Pierre Consulting.

Parents’ counsel update: Boston Bar First Nation
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of February 11, 2025, Boston Bar First Nation has been added to the list of…

CBA’s 2025 Legal Aid Leader Award recipient announced
We’re thrilled to announce that Beatrix Josephy is the 2025 recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Legal Aid Leader Award. Beatrix…

Trauma-informed course for lawyers
LABC is pleased to welcome Myrna McCallum who will be presenting an online trauma-informed course for lawyers. If you’re unfamiliar with Myrna’s work…

Parents’ counsel update: Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief and Council
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of December 18, 2024, Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief and Council will be added to the list…

Parents’ counsel update: Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Piapot Nation Family Services
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of November 6, 2024, Taku River Tlingit First Nation and Piapot Nation Family…

Free course: Gladue in Practice 2024
The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC) is offering free access to Gladue in Practice 2024, a course designed as a practical guide to…

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…