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South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia

SALCBC serves the South Asian community by offering low-barrier, multilingual and culturally sensitive legal information, education, advice and advocacy.

11/03/2026

📜 Have questions about wills and planning for the future?

Join the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) and for an Introduction to Wills workshop! Learn about the basics of wills in an accessible, welcoming space.

🗓️ November 23, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Strawberry Hill Library, Branch Meeting Room
7399 122 St, Surrey, BC V3W 5J2

🔗 Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2004246989699
📲 You can also scan the QR code on the poster!

🍽️ Snacks will be provided!

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10/30/2026

Join us for an informative legal presentation examining the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (2026 SCC 16), which recognized a new common law tort of intimate partner violence.

The presentation will explore how the decision addresses patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour within intimate relationships, including psychological and financial abuse, and examine its implications for family law practice, clients’ legal rights, and access to justice.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sandman Abbotsford Hotel, Abbotsford, BC

Presenter: Meena Dhillon, SALCBC Founding Board Member

CPD Credit: Application pending for 1 hour of CPD credit.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-new-tort-of-intimate-partner-violence-ahluwalia-v-ahluwalia-tickets-2003949674421

10/30/2026

💬 Family law: fact or myth?

Join the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC for our Family Law Myths workshop! Learn about common misconceptions and better understand your rights.

📍 Newton Library Meeting Room
13795 70 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 0E1
🗓️ Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM

🗣️ Delivered in English and Punjabi, with support available to answer questions in Hindi!

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2003797423033

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Bring a friend! Snacks will be provided!

10/27/2026

Understanding the New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence: Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia

Join us for an informative legal presentation exploring the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (2026 SCC 16), which recognized a new common law tort of intimate partner violence.

Learn how this decision addresses patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships, including psychological and financial abuse, and explore its implications for family law practice, client’s legal rights, and access to justice.

Presenter: Meena Dhillon, SALCBC Founding Board Member

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Sandman Abbotsford Hotel, Abbotsford, BC

Please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-new-tort-of-intimate-partner-violence-ahluwalia-v-ahluwalia-tickets-2003949674421

10/22/2026

🏠 Know Your Tenancy Rights!

Join SALCBC and (JES) for our FREE in-person Tenancy Rights Workshop!

Learn about your rights as a tenant and get helpful legal information on common tenancy issues in BC.

📅 November 3rd, 2026
⏰ 5–6 PM
🏠 Newton Library Meeting Room
🎟️ Free registration
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salcbc-x-jes-ple-workshop-tenancy-rights-tickets-2003794415036?aff=oddtdtcreator

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10/15/2026

📢 Know Your Employment Rights! ⚖️🏠

Join SALCBC and (JES) for our Employment Rights Workshop, taking place ONLINE! 💻

Learn more about your rights and gain helpful legal information on common employment and tenancy issues, all from the comfort of your own home.

💻 Online Workshop
⏰ October 22nd, 2026; 1-2pm!
🎟️ Free registration
🔗 Register through the Eventbrite link!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salcbc-x-jes-ple-workshop-employment-rights-tickets-2003029712791?aff=oddtdtcreator

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10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, let’s make space for open conversations, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and remind one another that asking for help is a sign of strength.

A little kindness, a listening ear, and genuine support can make a meaningful difference. Let’s continue building a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

Your mental health matters. You matter.

10/02/2026

We are seeking a values-driven lawyer with at least five years of current or previous experience in family law, along with strong organizational and leadership skills, to serve as SALCBC’s Executive Director.

🔗 Learn more about the opportunity: https://www.salcbc.org/get-involved

📩 Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

⏳ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

09/30/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and Indigenous families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of this history.

Today is an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and recognize our shared responsibility to support truth, reconciliation, and meaningful change.

We encourage everyone to take time to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, listen to Indigenous voices, and consider how we can contribute to reconciliation in our communities.

09/30/2026

We thank the Ending Violence Association of BC for creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, learning, and collaboration through the Annual Training Forum, held on September 24 and 25, 2026.

This year’s forum, themed “Power in Action: Collective Response to the Systemic Crisis of Gender-Based Violence,” brought together professionals and community partners to share knowledge, perspectives, and approaches to strengthening collective responses to gender-based violence.

Manjott Sahota and Daya Charchun attended the forum on behalf of SALCBC, engaging in the sessions and connecting with others working across the sector.

We value opportunities to learn from one another, build connections, and contribute to ongoing conversations around creating safer and more supportive communities.

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Surrey, BC

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http://www.salcbc.org/

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