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Celebrating 40 Years of Promoting Access to Justice

 

In The number 40. 2014 the LFO marks its 40th anniversary and celebrates the many accomplishments of access to justice champions since the Foundation was created in 1974. 
 
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Grantee stories: Making Friends with the Justice System  
Youth and staff from a Justice Theatre performance.
  
Many young people see contact with the justice system as anything but fun. The People's Law School, and their Justice Theatre, has changed that for 10,000 students across remote parts of B.C., the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan.
  
  
Grantee Stories: Advancing Social Justice for Women
  
Silmi Abdullah After completing her law degree Silmi Abdullah articled with the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence against Women and Children (METRAC). For their Community Justice Program, funded by the LFO, Silmi produced accessible legal information for women facing violence.
  

 

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  2014 Guthrie Award Call For Nominations

 
Nominate an access to justice hero For the Guthrie award

 

This is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge those who facilitate community participation in the legal system and make the justice system more accessible for everyone in Ontario. The nomination deadline is April 25. 

  

 

  
Community Leadership in Justice Fellowships, 2014 Call for Proposals
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN JUSTICE FELLOWSHIps 
 
Fellows take paid leave to share and expand their access to justice knowledge in an academic setting. The program is for senior employees of public interest organizations. Apply by May 16.
  

 

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