Spotlight on Law Society Member Stephen MansellMany who have come to visit Nunavut, Iqaluit in particular, often comment on the sense of community, of the people who are welcoming, and the beauty of the surrounding land. As such, it should be no surprise that Iqalummiuq Stephen Mansell has seen his personal journey come full circle. Since 2009 Mansell has held several different roles within the Government of Nunavut and even tried his hand at municipal politics. |
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Law Society's Representative on the Legal Services Board - Julie BedfordIn 2013 while working in The Greater Toronto Area, Julie came across a post for a staff lawyer position with the Nunavut Legal Services Board. As someone who loved to travel and wanting to see the North, this presented as the perfect opportunity, so Julie jumped on it. |
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Access to Justice UpdateBuilding connections through a collaborative approach to better respond to the legal needs and interests of all Nunavummiut, the Access to Justice program strives to provide relevant resources and information that will help increase understanding of individual rights and direct individuals to the legal help they need. The Law Society is pleased to provide an update on the Family Violence Prevention project and Prevention of Harassment project as well as share what’s to come |
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Notices to the Profession
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2021 Neil Sharkey Volunteer Award Recipient John MacLeanJohn MacLean, a member of the Nunavut bar since 2010, was awarded the Neil Sharkey Volunteer Award for his long-standing dedication to the profession and its various related organizations.
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Nunavut Law Foundation NoticeInterest on Lawyer Trust Accounts pursuant to ss. 57(2) of the Legal Profession Act June 7, 2022, Notice to the Profession: English | Inuktitut |