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Atira in partnership with the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, the Amici Curiae Friendship Society, and Carnegie Community Centre (with funding support from the Law Foundation of BC), will be offering assistance to 60’s Scoop Survivors to file for the 60’s Scoop Survivors Class Action.
Please note the class action ends August 30,
Contact information for assistance is provided in the attached poster (PDF). Please disseminate/share widely.
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Friday, February 1: BC Ombudsperson sends a mobile investigation team to Richmond.Do you think you have been treated unfairly by the provincial government, your local government, or another public organization in BC? If yes, we may be able to help. We are currently scheduling in-person appointments to hear your complaints. All appointments are free and confidential. Get more information here.
February 1 – 23 (various dates): UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law presents two events at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
February 7 – 14 (various dates): People’s Law School presents free classes for the public in Burnaby.
February 7 – 27 (various dates): Plan Institute presents information sessions and workshops by phone/computer and in Ladner & Vancouver.
February 14 – 20 (various dates): MOSAIC presents various workshops in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver.
Wednesday, February 20 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm): Vantage Point presents Understanding the Societies Act Part I: Legal Basics for BC Societies in Vancouver.This workshop reviews the key foundations of the Act and how it affects the ongoing work of your board and organization. Cost: Member- $95.00; Non-member- $110.00. City of Vancouver Bursaries available. 1183 Melville Street, Vancouver. Get more information here.
Thursday, February 21 (12:15 – 2:15 pm): Disability Alliance BC presents a talk on the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan at Burnaby Neighbourhood House in Burnaby.This talk is a part of Pacific Immigrant Resource Society’s EAL course on Parenting and Disability. Cost: free. To register, please contact 604-298-5888 or Valerie at vlai@pirs.bc.ca. Get more information here.
Thursday, February 21 (4:00 – 6:00 pm): Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) presents a group meeting about Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in North Vancouver.This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre, and is facilitated by and for people with disabilities. This meeting features an RDSP expert from Disability Alliance BC. Space is limited and registration is required. Get more information here.
Monday, February 25 (4:00 – 5:30 pm): Artists’ Legal Outreach presents Copyright 101 in Victoria.With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative works – art, photography, video, writing, music – is easier than ever and this has major implications on how we choose to showcase our creative output. Cost: $25, students discount available. Get more information and register online here.
Wednesday, February 27: Law for Nonprofits presents two workshops in Vancouver.
Wednesday, February 27 (9:30 am – 3:30 pm): BC Refugee Hub presents Legal Services and Supports for Refugees and Refugee Claimants in Burnaby.This training is suitable for those working in front-line positions, coordinators and managers at settlement service provider agencies, as well as community stakeholders who work with and support refugees and refugee claimants from the time they come to BC, during their claim process, when a claim decision is received an who are/become permanent residents (PRs). Cost: free. Get more information and register online here.
