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First Nations and Metis Outreach Program

The Law Centre at the University of Victoria
May provide legal advice, assistance, and representation to First Nations and Métis clients who live in the Capital Regional District and who can’t afford a lawyer. Staff work with First Nations communities and organizations to provide accessible and holistic legal services to their members. They also help with access to the Human Rights Clinic.
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service
Last reviewed July 2024
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Seeking a Peace Bond: A Guide

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This is a resource for anyone in BC who needs protection from a specific person or people and wants to get an order from the court.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Section 211 Toolkit

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Provides an overview of major issues lawyers may encounter when requesting or responding to psychological reports ordered under section 211 of the Family Law Act. It was developed primarily for lawyers working with women experiencing family violence, in cases involving parenting disputes.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Your Human Rights as a Tenant

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
This three-and-a-half-minute video explains how the BC Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination in your tenancy.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Our Human Rights: How BC Law Protects Us from Discrimination

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
A 12-page booklet about how the BC Human Rights Code applies in three main areas of daily life: work, housing, and access to services and facilities. It explains racial profiling, what it means to be discriminated by a landlord or a health care provider or harassed at work, and what you can do if your rights are violated.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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How to File a Human Rights Complaint

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Laura Track, a lawyer at the Human Rights Clinic, walks you through what you need to know to file a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for indigenous People (part 3 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for Indigenous People (part 2 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.
Type
resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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Discrimination & Human Rights: Information for Indigenous People (part 1 of 3)

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
The three-video series provide information about the BC Human Rights Code and how it protects Indigenous people in three areas of life: jobs, tenancy, and access to services. It explains human rights complaints and how the BC Human Rights Tribunal works.
Type
resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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BC Judicial Review Self-Help Guide

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
This guide gives an overview of the judicial review process, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court. It includes sample documents and ways to get in touch with CLAS lawyers to receive advice about your situation.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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