News items from the Foundation.
The Director of Finance will join a dynamic team that is working to create innovative solutions to difficult access to justice challenges that affect the well-being of diverse communities in British Columbia. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Finance plays a critical role within the Foundation, providing direction and leadership for our …
The Governance Coordinator & Executive Assistant will join a dynamic team that is working to create innovative solutions to difficult access to justice challenges that affect diverse communities in British Columbia. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Governance Coordinator & Executive Assistant plays a critical role within the Foundation, providing coordination and support for …
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Province-wide legal services for children are a “game changer” For Suzette Narbonne, being a youth lawyer is more than just representing kids in court — it’s a paradigm shift for young people who have never imagined they could have a lawyer. Narbonne works as the managing lawyer at the Child and Youth Legal Centre (CYLC) at the Society for …
The Law Foundation of BC is proud to announce the creation of the Joe Arvay Initiative for Public Interest Law, which aims at improving people’s lives through the law and enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. Joseph Arvay, O.C., O.B.C., Q.C. was one of Canada’s foremost human rights, constitutional and public interest lawyers. Over …
Investing in legal services for women HOW A CLINIC FOR WOMEN EMERGED TO FILL GAPS IN FAMILY LAW SERVICES It is well-recognized that the high cost and complexity of the family justice system means that it is effectively impossible for many people to access their legal rights. Former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin has referred to …
How a frontline legal organization in Haida Gwaii is making an impact A typical day for Hailey Chapman begins when she arrives to work at the Haida Gwaii Legal Project Society to a lineup of people patiently waiting for her. But it comes as no surprise — as a legal advocate for the only stand-alone legal service …
The Program Director will join a dynamic team that is working to create innovative solutions to difficult access to justice challenges that affect the well-being of diverse communities in British Columbia. This role will support a portfolio of onetime and continuing grants made by the Foundation with a focus on supporting a network of community-based …
New Centre Will Help Transform Education in Indigenous Law THE LAW FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO HAVE PROVIDED THE FOUNDING GRANT FOR THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS LAWS Tucked away at the University of Victoria Law School, the Indigenous Law Research Unit (ILRU) has built its reputation as the leading centre for Indigenous legal research and …
Access to Justice BC (A2JBC) is a collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to improving access to family and civil justice in British Columbia. Access to Justice BC seeks expressions of interest from creative, collaborative and strategic leaders and facilitators to assume the role of Strategic Coordinator. The Strategic Coordinator will help shape A2JBC’s goals, …
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The Law Foundation of BC is proud to support the vital work at UVic Law to promote the recovery and resurgence of Indigenous legal orders across the continent. The new National Centre for Indigenous Laws will cement the role of UVic scholars as global leaders partnering with Indigenous communities and peoples seeking to articulate and …
