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SUMMARY:SCC 150th Anniversary Bench & Bar Dinner
DESCRIPTION:As the Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th Anniversary\, Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Karakatsanis and Kasirer will visit Victoria for two days of engagement with the public\, lawyers\, students\, and judges. \nJoin your colleagues for this evening of celebration\, connection. and a chance to share in this historic moment. \nWe look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate the legacy of the Supreme Court of Canada and its enduring role in safeguarding the principles of justice and equality for all Canadians. Don’t miss this unforgettable occasion!
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/scc-150th-anniversary-bench-bar-dinner/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Victoria Bar Association Annual Bonspiel 2025
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Bar Association Annual Bonspiel 2025 \n \n  \nJoin us on February 8 for a day of fun and exercise and a chance to dress up in hilarious costumes and compete for prizes at the annual VBA Bonspiel!  \n  \nBrooms and rocks will be provided so just bring your costumes (with some extra insulation) and your smile. \n  \nPlease register as soon as possible\, as there is only capacity for up to 8 teams. \n  \nWhat: Bonspiel (a Curling Tournament) with Costumes! \n  \nWhere: Archie Browning Sports Centre (1151 Esquimalt Rd) \n  \nWho: VBA Members\, Lawyers\, Staff\, Law Students\, and Family (No Ringers) \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, February 8\, 2025 \n12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Optional Curling Tutorial/Warm-up \n12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m – Bonspiel \n3:30 p.m. to 5:00pm –  Post-Bonspiel Social at the Lounge (overlooks the curling rink) for Prizes and Refreshments \n  \nHow Much: $240 per Team of Four; $60 per Individual  \n*Ticket does not include food or beverage at the Lounge. Tickets are transferable but non-refundable* \n  \nTo register\, simply purchase a ticket via Paypal on the Victoria Bar Association Events page and fill out the requisite registration information. \nDeadline to register is Friday\, January 31\, 2025 at 5:00pm. Only 8 team tickets available. \nWe will match up any individuals who do not have a team of four. Tournament schedule and rules will be sent to each team closer to the event. \nIf you have any questions or require further details about the Bonspiel\, please contact Andrew Kaban at Andrew.kaban@gov.bc.ca or Alex Bjornson at Alexander.bjornson@gov.bc.ca.
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/victoria-bar-association-annual-bonspiel-2025/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:VBA 2025 Benji Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Bar Association Quiz Night featuring Quiz Master Benji! \n \n  \nThe VBA is pleased to be hosting a Quiz Night with the legendary Quiz Master Benji Duke. If you are ready for a rematch or you sadly missed the Quiz Night last March here’s your chance to show your amazing skills.  The Quiz Night is based on general knowledge and fun puzzles (so no\, you won’t be asked about obscure trust cases). \nQuiz teams will each have 4 players. You can choose your team or we can place you on a team. Come join us again or come anew to take on our last VBA Quiz Masters… see you there! \nNote that an appetizer buffet is included in the ticket price\, and drinks will be available for purchase. \nAll players must be members of the VBA to attend. You can sign up here: https://vicbar.ca/membership-join/ \nThe Details \nWhen: Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 \nDoors open/socializing/sizing up the competition: 5:30 \nTrivia: 6:30-8:30 \nWhere: The Maple Room at the Sticky Wicket \nPrice: $35 per player / $140 per team \nWinners will not only get bragging rights – but there are cool prizes on the line\, including but not limited to the coveted VBA Swag! \nTickets: \nIMPORTANT NOTE: When you purchase your ticket\, select whether you have a team or if you would like to be assigned to a team. If you have a team\, please list the players in the field indicated. \nTo secure your spot\, you now have two options: \n\nPreferred: Make an online payment here.  Payment can be through PayPal\, or\, by scrolling down on the PayPal screen\, by credit card. Firms can register multiple attendees with one transaction.\nBy Snail Mail:  Please email the names of your registrants to sofiambakken@gmail.com. She will confirm where to mail the cheque.
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/vba-2025-benji-quiz-night/
LOCATION:The Sticky Wicket – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:February Director's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting for the Victoria Bar Association Directors \nVBA Agenda – February 2025 \nTreasurer Report – Jan 19\, 2025 to Feb 17\, 2025 \nVBA Minutes – January 2025 \nPlease advise the vice-president if you are intending to attend the meeting in person.
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/february-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Barrister’s Lounge – Victoria Law Courts\, 850 Burdett Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1B4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lyons":MAILTO:stephen@lyons.law
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SUMMARY:Building Strong Nations & Nation-to-Nation Relationships
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Bar Association’s Inns of Court (CPD) education program is pleased to announce that it will be hosting this 2-hour in person seminar\, and donating any profits to a local Indigenous organization. \nKilslay Kaaji Sding Miles Richardson\, OC\, a renowned leader and advocate whose work over four decades has significantly advanced Indigenous nationhood\, self-determination\, and reconciliation. This important discussion will be moderated by Jacquelyn E. Miller\, a lawyer specializing in Aboriginal Law with a strong background in Indigenous governance and intergovernmental relations. \nKey Topics: \n\nThe foundational connection between Indigenous governance and effective relationships with the Crown and business sectors.\nInsights into the legal and strategic challenges in navigating litigation from a Nation’s perspective\, including in his own representation of his Nation in court and as a leader and mentor in the Haida landmark Duty to Consult case and their title claim.\nReflections on the journey toward the Haida Title Agreement\, offering a path forward in recognizing Indigenous land rights.\nGuidance for legal practitioners on engaging meaningfully with Indigenous clients and communities\, and on the profession’s responsibilities in reconciliation.\n\nAbout the Speaker: Kilslay Kaaji Sding Miles Richardson\, OC\nA citizen of the Haida Nation\, Mr. Richardson became the youngest President of the Council of the Haida Nation in 1984\, holding this role until 1996. During his tenure\, he spearheaded the drafting of the Constitution of the Haida Nation\, the development of Haida land and marine use plans under Haida law\, and the historic Gwaii Haanas Agreement—the first Nation-to-Nation agreement between the Haida Nation and Canada. \nMr. Richardson played a pivotal role as a member of the BC Claims Task Force\, contributing to the establishment of the BC Treaty Commission (“BCTC”) and serving as its Commissioner and Chief Commissioner. In 2007\, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is a founding Director of the David Suzuki Foundation and a Director of the National Consortium on Indigenous Economic Development. He continues his impactful work through his governance and government relations advisory practice. \n  \nAbout the Moderator: Jacquelyn E. Miller\nJacquie Miller is a settler of northwestern European heritage who has spent most of her life on Coast Salish territories\, now residing in Victoria. Called to the bar in 2023\, she brings a wealth of experience from a career that includes working with the Government of the Northwest Territories\, Indigenous governance think tanks\, and as a consultant supporting Nations and Indigenous organizations. She has collaborated closely with Mr. Richardson since 2012. \nA graduate of the University of Victoria’s unique JD/JID program\, Jacquie now teaches Transsystemic Legal Processes\, Research\, and Writing in that program while practicing Aboriginal law at Cascadia Legal LLP. She serves as Secretary of the Victoria Bar Association and is actively involved in the Canadian Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Forum on Vancouver Island. \nThis event offers a meaningful opportunity for legal professionals to reflect on the responsibilities of the profession in reconciliation and deepen their understanding of Indigenous-Crown relations. \n_________________________________________________________________________________  \nProfessional Development Credits: This course offers up to 2 hours of Professional Development Credits (See “How to get PD Credit” below). \nCost: The cost of the event is $55.00 per person paid to the “Victoria Bar Association”\, either by: \n\nPay online through the Inns of Court event page at www.Vicbar.ca (click link); or\n\n\nPay manually by sending a cheque to Selina Wall at:\n\nDavison & Co.\n101-1625 Oak Bay Avenue\nVictoria\, BC V8R 1B1\nPhone: 250-388-9667\nFax: 778-265-1625\nEmail: selina@davisonandco.ca \nHow to get PD Credit \nTo get the 2 PD Credits\, this is the process after the event has completed: \n  \n\nFind Law Society “Member Services”\nSelect “Member Portal” and enter your information\n‘Login’\nUnder “Education” select “Continuing Professional Development (CPD)”\nType the group study name of “Inns of Court” into the “Course/Group Study” name box (leave dates out as this is set up with a date range)\nIn the Course/Group Study box type in ‘Inns of Court”\nFrom the Drop down menu select “Inns of Court – Victoria”\nSelect “Inns of Court Victoria Court (36 Credits) Jan.1 – December 31\, 2025” or something similar as the name is undergoing a slight change.\nDO NOT TYPE IN THE NAME OF THIS COURSE WHEN APPLYING FOR CREDITS. YOU WILL NOT FIND IT. YOU DO NOT NEED THE NAME IN ORDER TO CLAIM YOUR 2 HOURS OF CREDIT.\nUnder “Record your CPD hours” type ‘2’\nUnder “Completion Date” type in the date you took the course\n\n  \nSelect the “Get Credit” Button \n  \n 
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/building-strong-nations-nation-to-nation-relationships/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Selina Wall":MAILTO:selina@davisonandco.ca
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