Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to remembrance and reflection, acknowledging both past and present, and committing to making a difference now and in the future. […]
Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are “part of the solution” at new Edmonton Indigenous Court
Indigenous courts aim to address over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal justice system Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are playing an important role representing clients in the newly established Edmonton Indigenous Court. Indigenous courts are specialized courts that focus on healing individuals impacted by the trauma of colonization practices like residential schools, the 60s […]