Category: Events

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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.
  • Friday, February 1 (12:30 – 2:00 pm) Indigenous Perspective on Lands, Dispossession, and Homelessness:  a part of 2019 Indigenous Awareness Week, co-presented by Indigenous Legal Studies & the Indigenous Law Students Association – Franklin Lew Forum
  • Saturday, February 23 (1:00 – 6:00 pm) Vancouver International Humanitarian Law Conference – Hosted by the Canadian Red Cross. Conference focusing on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and related issues. The purpose is to educate the public about the rules of war and expose them to current hot topics. The sessions include question and answer periods aimed at encouraging dialogue among IHL experts, academics and practitioners. Franklin Lew Forum

• February 5 – 26 (various dates): Seniors First BC presents two workshops in Vancouver and Richmond.
  • Tuesday, February 5 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm) Elder Abuse: What Is It? How Do We Deal With It? Workshop – Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Vancouver
  • Friday, February 15 (10:00 – 11:30 am) Frauds and Scams Workshop – Richmond Caring Place, Richmond
  • Tuesday, February 26 (1:15 – 3:45 pm) Bullying between Older Adults in Communal Settings Workshop (in Mandarin) – Marpole Oakridge Community Centre, Vancouver

• February 7 – 14 (various dates): People’s Law School presents free classes for the public in Burnaby.
  • Thursday, February 7 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) Power of Attorney – Burnaby Library – Tommy Douglas Branch
  • Thursday, February 14 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) Probating a Will – Burnaby Public Library – McGill Branch

• February 7 – 27 (various dates): Plan Institute presents information sessions and workshops by phone/computer and in Ladner & Vancouver.
  • Thursday, February 7 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Workshop – Plan Institute Office, 312 Main Street, Vancouver. Cost: $65.00 per person or $90.00 for two.
  • Thursday, February 21 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Info Session – Plan Institute Office, 312 Main Street, Vancouver. Cost: free.
  • Thursday, February 21 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning – Delta Community Living Society, Ladner. Cost: $5.00 (families) and $20.00 (professionals). Closing date for registration: Monday, February 18, 2019. For more information, contact Si Stainton, Family Services Manager at sstainton@dcls.ca or 604.946.9508.
  • Wednesday, February 27 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Info Session – teleseminar by phone/computer. Cost: free.

• February 12 – 26 (various dates): Amici Curiae presents LEXtures 2019 in Vancouver (also via webinar).
  • Tuesday, February 12 (5:30 – 7:00 pm) Tenancy Law: An Overview – Justice Education Society, 260 800 Hornby St., Vancouver. Cost: free (volunteers & institutional partners rate, Amici Curiae friends rate)/$105 (single-seat rate).
  • Tuesday, February 26 (5:30 – 7:00 pm) Animal Law – Justice Education Society, 260 800 Hornby St., Vancouver. Cost: free (volunteers & institutional partners rate, Amici Curiae friends rate)/$78.75 (single-seat rate).

• February 14 – 20 (various dates): MOSAIC presents various workshops in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver.
  • Thursday, February 14 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) Housing Forum – MOSAIC Surrey
  • Fridays, February 15 & 22 (5:30 – 8:30 pm) Citizenship Preparation (English with Mandarin support) – Tommy Douglas Library, Burnaby
  • Saturday, February 16 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) Citizenship Preparation (English with Mandarin support) – Brentwood Community Resource Centre, Burnaby
  • Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) Citizenship Preparation (English with Mandarin Support) – Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver Public Library
  • Wednesday, February 20 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) Workshop on Family Law (for women only) – MOSAIC Surrey

• 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.
  • 9:15 – 11:00 am BC Societies Act: What you need to know – Alliance for Arts + Culture, Vancouver. Cost: $50. City of Vancouver Bursaries available. Get more information and register online here.
  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm Recordkeeping and Privacy for Non Profits – Alliance for Arts + Culture, Vancouver. Cost: $50. City of Vancouver Bursaries available. Get more information and register online here.

• 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.

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