The inimitable ⁦Fred Lee⁩ conducting awesome auction for the ⁦Firehall Arts Centre⁩ 40th anniversary gala

"It's re-traumatizing. She had won, the battle was over..." R.R. is an afro-indigenous mother, who will once again face the child welfare agency that discriminated against her, as VACFSS attempts to challenge the Human Rights Tribunal ruling. ow.ly/J67N50OYNNv

'A great way to Honour Orange Shirt Day this September 30 ‘ A Day To Listen' broadcast returns to 500 radio stations Saturday - Broadcast Dialogue broadcastdialogue.com/a-day-to-liste…

Today (Oct 18th) is #InternationalPronounsDay – a day about respecting, normalizing and educating on the use of personal pronouns. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Everyone should have the freedom to be their authentic

Breaking - Federal Court approves for First Nations children, youth and families in the amount of $23.4B. Thinking of all the victims and looking forward to seeing comprehensive supports throughout the process🧡

The Community Legal Assistance Society will be closed for the holidays after Friday, December 15. The Mental Health Law Program will remain operating during this time for those who require their services. Information about evictions remains available judicialreviewbc.ca/rtb/

Some sights from an incredible day last week in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory as we officially opened the doors of our brand new Vancouver Indigenous Justice Centre. bit.ly/48u1cCV

Supportive housing providers will be exempt from RTA sections that prohibit guest policies &wellness checks. While safety is crucial, it cannot come at the expense of dignity or the removal of rights for tenants & contribute to the carceral continuum. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024H…

New exemptions to the RTA for supportive housing providers undermine the rights, dignity and autonomy of vulnerable tenants #bcpoli See: clasbc.net/changes-to-the…

A woman & her children denied redress after this worrying decision #A2J cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

CLAS is hiring! We are seeking a lawyer with 2-5 years of call to work in our Mental Health Law Program helping people when their liberty and security are at stake. More details and how to apply here: clasbc.net/about-clas/car… #MentalHealthRights

Happy Pride! #coquitlam #pride

HEY John Rustad, HEY! It’s me, the guy you spoke to on a downtown Vancouver street — who you told you WOULDN’T cut lifesaving supervised consumption services!! This quote you gave to CBC last night shows you really don’t understand addiction. You told the reporter that after

Expanding involuntary care in BC won’t solve the mental health crisis. Kevin Love of CLAS argues for evidence-based, compassionate solutions that prioritize community support. Read the full op-ed in The Tyee : thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/0… #MentalHealth #BCPoli #HumanRights

Tuesday, October 15th @ 10am PST Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan: Progress Update – Live Webinar For more information on how to join us and to RSVP: bit.ly/3XG8Aqp #IndigenousWomenGirlsTwoSpiritPlus #IndigenousWomensJustice #IWJP #Indigenous #MMIWG #BCFNJC #Webinar

If you have experienced the sharing (or threat of sharing) of your intimate images, contact Intimate Images Legal Advice Project. We provide up to 3 hours of free legal advice to anyone in BC. #cybersafety Email [email protected] or learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-help…

Expanding involuntary care isn’t the answer to BC’s mental health crisis. CLAS' Kevin Love expands on this in The Tyee. To read the full piece, head to: clasbc.net/involuntary-ca… #MentalHealth #BCPoli

10. For a list of candidate contacts, visit: elections.bc.ca/2024-provincia…

We're seeking a lawyer, for a full or part time contracted position to join our Stand Informed Legal Advice Services Project. More details and how to apply here: clasbc.net/about-clas/car… #StandInformed

CLAS is hiring is a full-time, contract Lawyer of 1 to 5 years of call to work in our Mental Health Law Program (MHLP). This position is a full-time, fixed term contract until March 2026. For more details and how to apply: ow.ly/3Ngb50V0sly #MentalHealthLaw #A2J