Legal Aid BC systems are undergoing an upgrade June 23 – 24. Staff will only be proceeding with matters that require immediate attention during this time. If your matter is not urgent, please call the following week. Your patience is appreciated.
Publications available
2SLGBTQ+
Safety in Relationships: Same-Gender
Safety in Relationships: Same-Gender
Describes relationship abuse, dispels common myths, provides practical tips for safety, and lists community resources where help is available.
Safety in Relationships: Trans Folk
Safety in Relationships: Trans Folk
Describes relationship abuse, dispels common myths, provides tips for safety, and lists community resources where help is available
Aboriginal peoples
A Guide to Aboriginal Harvesting Rights
A Guide to Aboriginal Harvesting Rights
Explains harvesting rights and what to do if you've been charged with a harvesting offence
A Teacher's Guide to A Second Chance: A Gladue Rights Story
A Teacher's Guide to A Second Chance: A Gladue Rights Story
A resource to help high school teachers teach students about Gladue rights for Indigenous people.
Aboriginal Child Protection fridge magnet
Aboriginal Child Protection fridge magnet
Lets Aboriginal parents know about their right to get legal advice if they're being investigated for a child protection matter
Aboriginal Child Protection Process flow chart poster
Aboriginal Child Protection Process flow chart poster
Provides an overview of the child protection process for Aboriginal families
Aboriginal peoplesLegal system & courtsChild protection/removal
Aboriginal Child Protection wallet card
Aboriginal Child Protection wallet card
Lets Aboriginal parents know about their right to get legal advice if they're being investigated for a child protection matter
Aboriginal peoplesLegal help & lawyersChild protection/removal
Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website poster
Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website poster
Explains the website is for Aboriginal people with a legal issue, where they can learn their rights, and what they can do.
Best Practices for Writing Gladue Reports and Understanding Gladue Principles
Best Practices for Writing Gladue Reports and Understanding Gladue Principles
Guidelines to support Gladue report writers in preparing reports to submit at bail and sentencing hearings for Indigenous people
Estate Administration on Reserve
Estate Administration on Reserve
Explains how to administer an estate on reserve
Estate Administration on Reserve: Templates package
Estate Administration on Reserve: Templates package
Contains sample forms and letters for administering an estate on reserve
Gladue at Bail and Sentencing (infographic poster)
Gladue at Bail and Sentencing (infographic poster)
Infographic poster shows when Gladue principles apply for Indigenous people during the criminal court process
Gladue Report Guide
Gladue Report Guide
Plain language guide for Gladue report writers about how to prepare and write a Gladue report
Gladue Submission Guide
Gladue Submission Guide
Explains how to prepare an oral or written submission for a hearing
Guide for the Legal Review of Gladue Reports
Guide for the Legal Review of Gladue Reports
Guidelines for lawyers who review Gladue reports for legal accuracy before reports are submitted at bail and sentencing hearings for Indigenous people
Income Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia
Income Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia
Explains income assistance on reserve, how to apply, and who can help
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Explains the child protection process for Aboriginal children and families
Families & childrenAboriginal peoplesChild protection/removal
Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights
Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights
Explains what happens if the ministry has concerns about your child's safety or plans to remove your child from your home
Families & childrenAboriginal peoplesChild protection/removal
What Are First Nations/Indigenous Courts?
What Are First Nations/Indigenous Courts?
Explains restorative justice at First Nations/Indigenous Court
Who Can Stay in the Family Home on Reserve
Who Can Stay in the Family Home on Reserve
Gives basic information about the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, and who can stay in the family home on reserve during your relationship, if you and your spouse separate, or your spouse dies
Wrapping Our Ways Around Them
Wrapping Our Ways Around Them
Guide to empower Indigenous Nation and community involvement in caring for Indigenous children.