Voting Now Open for 2023 Bencher Election 

Starting today, Tuesday, Nov. 14, all eligible active lawyers should receive their voting credentials (username and password) from eBallot via their preferred email address. Before casting your ballot, please take a minute to view the Candidate profiles on the Bencher Election website and learn more about the voting process. 

Please note that only lawyers with active status as of Oct. 24, 2023 are eligible to vote in the 2023 Bencher Election. 

2024 Indigenous Summer Student Program: Firm and Organization Recruitment

The Indigenous Summer Student Program (ISSP) is recruiting firms and organizations to participate in the 2024 summer student cycle. 

The Law Society of Alberta works with law firms, organizations and law schools across Canada to connect prospective employers with first (1L) and second-year (2L) Indigenous law students. The purpose of the program is to:

• foster opportunities for ongoing relationships to develop between Indigenous law students and practising lawyers;
• provide an opportunity for Indigenous law students to obtain work experience in a law firm or organization; and,
• allow law firms and the legal profession to gain greater insight into Indigenous culture and issues.

Firms and organizations interested in participating can review the criteria for the program and submit an application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Program Coordinator.

Métis Week 2023 

Métis Week is a significant annual event celebrated across Canada from Nov. 13–18. It is a time to commemorate the rich and vibrant heritage and valuable contributions made by the Métis people, one of Canada’s three Indigenous groups. 

This year is particularly special for the Métis in Alberta because it is the first year celebrating the swearing-in of the first Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Otipemisiwak is a Cree word that translates as “the people who own themselves”.  

Below are some suggestions on how to participate during Métis Week:  

• attend cultural workshops that teach traditional Métis arts and crafts, such as beading and finger weaving;
• watch performances featuring Métis music and dance, including Métis fiddling and Red River jigging;
• listen to educational seminars on Métis history, contemporary issues and cultural preservation; or,
• taste and share Métis traditional dishes, such as bannock, wild game and Métis stew. 

Read the full article by Jessica Buffalo, Indigenous Initiatives Counsel, for more information, events and resources.

Upcoming Events

Annual Red Mass | Nov. 15, 2023

Indigenous Lawyers Networking Event | Nov. 22, 2023

Visit our website for a full list of upcoming events.

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