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Reconciliation and allyship: National Indigenous History Month
Legal Aid Alberta commemorates National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, resilience and diversity
Ask a Lawyer: Mental Health Court and the collaborative approach to justice
Mental Health Court is a specialized court that helps Albertans dealing with criminal charges and mental
Ask a Lawyer: Strengthening representation for parents in conflict with the child welfare system
Newly established legal group will ensure lawyers have “innate knowledge” of complex laws and court practices
Increasing access to justice for Albertans
Alberta’s government is increasing the budget for legal aid by $40 million. At Legal Aid
Every woman counts at Legal Aid Alberta
International Women’s Day: 14 inspiring examples of LAA women standing up for access to justice
Ask a Lawyer: Youth and crime
LAA lawyer Karen McGowan joined Global News Morning Edmonton to share advice for parents on what
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New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
New faces, renewed energy: Meet Legal Aid Alberta’s 2025 summer students
There are sure signs that spring has sprung: temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and, at Legal Aid Alberta, summer students join the team and begin their
Thank you for 52 years of access to justice
On May 24, LAA celebrates another year of protecting the legal rights of Albertans. Since 1973, Legal Aid Alberta has played a pivotal role in
In youth court, Legal Aid Alberta is there to protect your rights
“The right to a lawyer includes the right to understand and be understood,” says Marcus Threndyle, youth criminal duty counsel lawyer. On a Friday morning
Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms