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Everyday Legal Topics

Portage College Public Legal Education

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Sessions on common legal questions people face in daily life, including court, housing, work, money, and planning for the future.

Events in this collection

ADAP: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
Thu 26 Nov, 13:00 GMT-7
Free

Employment Standards in Alberta: Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Tue 15 Sept, 13:00 GMT-6
Free
PLE Connections: Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
Wed 10 Jun, 13:00 GMT-6
Free
Debt Collections and Bankruptcy (in Alberta)
Free
Family Law: Know Your Rights and Options
Thu 7 May, 13:00 GMT-6
Free
Wills and Estates (Lac La Biche)
Mon 4 May, 16:00
Free
Discover the St. Paul Law Library
Tue 3 Mar, 12:00
Free
The Basics of Small Claims Court
Wed 25 Feb, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
Divorce Procedure in Alberta
Wed 11 Feb, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
Understanding the Justice System: Bail, Court, and Your Rights
Wed 4 Feb, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
Pathways to Permanent Residency - Community Legal Clinic
Tue 3 Feb, 12:00 GMT-7
Free
The Vital Role of Duty Counsel in Our Justice System
Wed 28 Jan, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
PLE Connections: Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA)
Mon 26 Jan, 12:00 GMT-7
Free
Teens and Crime: What Parents Need to Know
Wed 21 Jan, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
Benefit and Credit Payments for Newcomers to Canada
Tue 20 Jan, 12:00 GMT-7
Free
Protecting Vulnerable Adults: Understanding the PPC Act
Tue 13 Jan, 12:00 GMT-7
Free
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities: Advocacy and AISH Supports in Alberta
Wed 17 Dec, 12:00 GMT-7
Free
Anti-Racism: Learning to Confront the Uncomfortable
Wed 10 Dec, 13:00 GMT-7
Free
Beyond Quick Fixes: Embracing a Human Rights Approach to Poverty
Wed 10 Dec, 09:00 GMT-7
Free

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Portage College Public Legal Education

Organizer of Everyday Legal Topics

Educating Albertans on the law and legal system since 2001!

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Child & Youth Classroom Presentations

2 upcoming events

School based presentations for students in Grades K to 12 that focus on rights, safety, digital citizenship, and respectful relationships. These sessions are open to Alberta classrooms and students only. Teachers must register with a school division email

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Family, Children, and Parenting

1 upcoming event

Sessions that share clear information about family law, parenting, youth rights, and supporting children through family or legal changes.

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Health, Disability, and Safety

No upcoming events

Sessions that cover mental health, disability supports, personal safety, victim services, and navigating systems during crisis or vulnerability.

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Income, Benefits, and Financial Help

No upcoming events

Sessions focused on income supports, benefits, taxes, and managing money during life changes or times of financial stress.

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Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law

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Sessions that explore Indigenous rights, laws, justice systems, and lived experiences, including Indigenous led perspectives. reconciliation and community knowledge.

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Justice Pathways Virtual Circles

No upcoming events

Guided conversations that help you understand real-life situations, connect with the right supports, and know what to do next.

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Lakeland Outreach and Special Events

1 upcoming event

In person community events in Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Cold Lake, and surrounding communities. This includes workshops, information sessions, pop ups, trivia, and resource tables focused on everyday legal topics and local supports.