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A Guide to Aboriginal Organizations and Services
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Welcome
Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person? Do you help people who do?
This section has information and publications about the issues that are important to Aboriginal people and the help that legal aid and other groups can give. If you want information about applying for legal aid, please see How to apply for legal aid or call the LSS Call Centre.
The Legal Services Society is committed to increasing awareness of unique Aboriginal legal rights and supporting the strengths of Aboriginal cultures and communities.
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Upcoming event: BC Elders Gathering
The 36th Annual BC Elders Gathering is taking place July 10–12, 2012, in Abbotsford, BC. Read more
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The first report from the TRC was released February 24, 2012. Watch a CBC news story, and read the interim report and a new historical publication also prepared by the Commission.
Gladue reports
LSS is continuing a pilot project to fund Gladue reports for legal aid clients until December 2012. Read more
New free legal clinic in Victoria
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre is now hosting a weekly clinic for help with legal matters. Read more
Update — Common Experience Payment (CEP) deadline
See the updated government factsheet about CEP payments and the possiblity of making a late application.
Indian Residential Schools Settlement
The deadline for Independent Assessment Process (IAP) applications is September 19, 2012. For help with your IAP application and information on emotional support, please contact the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. For more information, click the Indian Residential Schools Settlement button below, and see the updated government factsheet.
Matrimonial property rights
CBC radio's The Current addresses the interim federal law that came into effect last fall concerning matrimonial property rights for Aboriginal women. Line Paré of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and Aboriginal lawyers Pamela Palmater and Jean Teillet are the guests. Listen to the episode.
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