The Law Society of Alberta is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. We are providing free education opportunities for lawyers on Indigenous issues. The next seminar is:
Guide for Working with Indigenous Peoples
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Danish Canadian Club (727 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3)
We are pleased to welcome speakers:
“The Advocates' Society, in partnership with the Indigenous Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, has developed the
Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples. The guide is intended to serve as a helpful resource for lawyers to learn about important historical and cultural elements that provide context for the professional relationships among Indigenous persons, their lawyers and other participants in the justice system. The guide also provides practical tools to help lawyers represent Indigenous clients as effectively as possible. In some small way, we hope this guide will contribute to the national conversation on reconciliation and access to justice.”
-The Advocates' Society
(limited to the first 150 registrations)
We are not be offering a live webinar for this seminar. However, we will record the presentation and post it to our website.
Past Topics
October 2018: Truth and Reconciliation 101
*A recorded version of this seminar will be available in the coming weeks via our eBulletin*
Future Topics (dates and registration not yet available)
February 2019
One Day Conference in Calgary and Edmonton
Topics will include: Treaty 101, Indigenous Laws, Consultation, Business Development, Child Welfare and Gladue Reports
March 2019
Indigenous Governance and Sovereignty
May 2019
Aboriginal Case Law Updates