The Access to Justice Program was launched in February 2015.
Vision
The Access to Justice Program was adopted by the Law Society membership during its 2014 AGM. This Program is committed to building connections and using a collaborative approach to better respond to the legal needs and interests of all Nunavummiut.
Access to Legal Knowledge Initiative - Providing Information with Support.
Connecting people to relevant resources and information will help them identify their problem, increase their understanding of their rights and obtain the necessary legal help. Not only will the Initiative produce high-quality, multi-lingual information materials, but it will also make that information available through multiple delivery sources (phone line, online, in person, using different community resources or leaders etc.).
The Initiative was officially launched in February 2015, in partnership with Maliiganik Tukisiiniakvik Legal Services. This launch was also in celebration of Maliiganik’s 40th anniversary. You can read the event summary.
Press Release Inuktitut and English.
Law Society Representative
- Daisy McCabe-Lokos
Main Projects
Access to Justice for Family Violence in Nunavut: A Research Project & Awareness Campaign funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario and Justice Canada.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Harassment in the Workplace funded by Justice Canada.
- Learn more.
- Lawyer training to deliver community-based workshops and pro bono summary legal advice
- October 23 and 24, 2020 recordings and materials are available here.
Legal Capability – Building Law as a Life Skill
Connecting members of the justice system, including lawyers, judges and court staff, with students through school-based activities will be an opportunity to introduce legal concepts, change attitudes towards the justice system, and build trust and interest in legal sector careers.
- Read the community activities summary from 2016-27.
Pro Bono (including approved Access to Justice projects)
Since December 4, 2014, all non-insured members under the Law Society’s group insurance contract are covered for the purposes of work performed pro bono under the Access to Justice Program originally adopted at the 2014-2015 Annual General Meeting.
- Read the adopted Rules amendment
- Read the original resolution
- Approved under the Access to Justice Programs:
- Access to Justice for Family Violence in Nunavut: A Research Project & Awareness Campaign
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Harassment in the Workplace
- November 26, 2020 - New approved activity to support not-for-profit corporations and societies; Learn more and get involved!
Acknowledgment
Many thanks to all of the organizations (non-governmental and governmental), law society members and their employers and staff who support our access to justice efforts. It is because of their dedication and willingness to share information and expertise that we are able to take this next important step. A special recognition to the many law students who during these past years have made significant contributions to keep this program moving forward.