Public Legal Education Workshops, April to June – Edmonton
Posted on March 21, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) hosts FREE Public Legal Education workshops. These presentations are open to the public and certain locations require registration. NOTE: Video Versions of ECLC presentations are now available online. This is a great alternative if you are unable to attend the in-person presentations. The links are: Family Law Series – http://www.eclc.ca/family-law-information-resources/ …
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I am More Than My Criminal Record – Calgary John Howard Society Initiative
Posted on March 9, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
The Calgary John Howard Society has launched a new public education initiative: I Am More Than My Criminal Record. This initiative was created to reduce the stigma associated with a criminal record and give individuals involved in the criminal justice system an opportunity to share their experiences and voice who they truly are. For details …
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Healing and Reconciliation Access to Justice Project Launched in Calgary
Posted on March 8, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
Calgary Legal Guidance is launching the city’s first ever program to increase access to justice and legal and cultural supports for urban Indigenous Peoples who are experiencing poverty and are unable to qualify for Legal Aid to resolve their matter. The program has been made possible by a generous grant from The Calgary Foundation and …
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Calgary Resilience Symposium March 18
Posted on March 2, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
Marital breakdown causes a flood of emotions and a shaken sense of security. Taking decisive actions restores dignity and helps build resilience. ACES, the Association of A Community Engaged in Sharing, encourages media to inform their audience about the Calgary Resilience Symposium where people can learn about and discuss the variety of supports available to …
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Free Legal Programs at Calgary Public Library March to July
Posted on February 23, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
Calgary Public Library offers several free legal programs at the Central Library and at many library locations around the city. Here’s a link to library locations and hours: https://calgary.bibliocommons.com/locations/list/. Please register at http://events.calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs/online-registration or drop in. Calgary Public Library acknowledges with thanks Calgary Legal Guidance for an ongoing partnership which provides these programs free of …
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Professional Development Webinar Series for Lawyers
Posted on February 21, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
Have you ever wanted to learn more about how to incorporate your passion for access to justice into the day to day practice of providing legal services? A great new professional development webinar series developed by the CBA’s Access to Justice Committee is now available. It’s called the Better Client Service Series: Good for Clients, …
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Public Legal Education Workshops, Edmonton
Posted on January 6, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre continues to hold the Family Law Series Presentations at the Downtown Enterprise Square Branch Library every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. These presentations are FREE and open to the public with the option to register to be contacted for a potential follow-up meeting with a Family Law Lawyer for additional …
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1000 Voices Legal Clinic Schedule 2017, Calgary
Posted on January 5, 2017 by info@pbla.ca
The FREE 1000 Voices Legal Clinic at the Genesis Centre in NE Calgary operates the 4th Tuesday of every month. Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice on a variety of legal topics including immigration, landlord/tenant, criminal, personal injury, social benefits and more. Call 403-716-6496 to book an appointment. Click here for the schedule:1000 Voices Legal …
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Being Your Best – an evening with Clara Hughes, Edmonton
Posted on December 22, 2016 by info@pbla.ca
Join the Faculty of Law, Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society and CPA Assist for an evening with Clara Hughes that will inspire you to live your best life. March 8, 2017 at Timms Centre for the Arts, 112 St. Edmonton AB 5:00 pm Registration, 5:30 pm Reception, 6:00 pm Keynote, Q & A and book signing …
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Resolution Support Centre Moving to 7th Floor, Calgary Courts Centre
Posted on December 21, 2016 by info@pbla.ca
Resolution Support Centre Information Services: Self Help (formerly Law Information Centre) is moving to the 7th floor, South Tower, Calgary Courts Centre effective January 1, 2017. Information Services provides general information and referrals to Albertans regarding: court processes and legal service options assistance with locating and filling out court forms for family and civil matters …
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