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SUMMARY:For the Love of Litigation Dinner Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nThe Hon. Chief Justice Ronald A. Skolrood\, Supreme Court of BC\nMarcia McNeil\, Partner\, Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP\nDeclan Redman\, Arvay Finlay LLP\n\n\nDate & Time:\nWednesday\, Jan 28\, 2026\n5:30pm – 6:15pm Reception\n6:15pm – 9:30pm Dinner & Program\n\n\nRSVP by:\nFri\, Jan 23\n\n\nLocation:\nHotel Grand Pacific \n463 Belleville St. #3\, Victoria\, BC\n\n\nTickets:\n$ 120.00 + GST for Members\n$ 140.00 + GST for Non-Members\n$ 960.00 + GST for Table(s) of 8\n\n\nDress:\nBusiness Attire\n\n\nCPD:\nUnder LSBC guidelines\, this event does not qualify for CPD hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT\n\nLitigators of Vancouver Island\, this one’s for you!\nJoin us for the very first For the Love of Litigation Vancouver Island Dinner – an evening dedicated to connection\, inspiration\, and laughter. Hear from distinguished speakers as they share stories and insights from their experiences in civil litigation. \nWhether you’re a seasoned advocate or just beginning your career\, this inaugural event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow litigators\, celebrate the art of advocacy\, and be part of the start of a new Vancouver Island tradition.
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/for-the-love-of-litigation-dinner-victoria/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
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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
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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:Spring Dinner- Hotel Grand Pacific
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Bar Association invites you to the 2024 Spring Dinner at the Hotel Grand Pacific. \nSubmit your registration (details below) promptly. In the interest of fairness\, the only routes to registration are 1) paying online or 2) paying by cheque. We cannot accommodate email or phone reservations or registrations. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 10th\nTime: 5:30PM – 7:30PM \nPlace: Hotel Grand Pacific \nCost: $100 per person \nMENU \nRoasted Squash Coconut Bisque \n~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nChoice of: \nNY Strip Loin – Mashed Creamed Potatoes\, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables\, Demi\nSalmon- Tomato Confit with Capers\, Olives\, Lemon\, Citrus Scented Rice\, Seasonal Vegetables\nAgnolotti (vegetarian)- Roasted Squash and Garlic\, Peas\, Greens\, Sundried Tomato Pesto \n~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nBlueberry Cheesecake – Macerated Blueberries\, Chantilly Berries \nPlease indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies and the venue will do their best to accommodate you. \nREGISTRATION \nDeadline: April 4\, 2024 (but event will likely sell out before then) \nAttendees must be members of the Victoria Bar Association. \nPreferred: Online through the website event page at www.vicbar.ca. \nIf you would like to pay by cheque\, please email Danielle Young at danielle.young@gov.bc.ca for instructions. \nThe Victoria Bar Association is committed to reducing/eliminating barriers to member attendance at our events. If you would like to attend this event but are experiencing a barrier\, please reach out to the VBA president to see what help may be available.
URL:https://vicbar.ca/event/spring-dinner-hotel-grand-pacific/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
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