Portage College Public Legal Education Program

Mon, March 8, 2021

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

What does it mean to be Indigenous today?
How and why were the Treaties formed and are they still valid today? What legislations direct Indigenous rights? Can you challenge Inherent Rights and, if so, how? This workshop will highlight major historical events since European contact that have had major impacts on Canada’s Indigenous Peoples.

Youth and adult audiences. Accompanied by a video and brochure.

Register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-indigenous-identity-tickets-142120633641

Since the passing of Bill S-3 and its amendments, thousands of Indigenous people are now eligible for Indian Status. These resources provide a thorough explanation of Indian Status answering common questions about eligibility, the application process and how to find government records that can assist you with your application. It also provides a historical overview of the Indian Act and sex-based discrimination including government Bills that changed the Indian Act and affected Indian Status registration.

Target audience: Indigenous adults (18+ years), service providers and educators working with Indigenous communities.

Register for free on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reclaiming-indian-status-public-w-portage-college-tickets-133276528685

Thu, March 11, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST

Sandra Paul from the Canada Revenue Agency will share information on:

• why we pay taxes,
• the underground economy,
• how and when you should apply for benefits
• how to recognize a Scam,
• how the Canada Revenue Agency might contact you, etc.

This session will be held online and by phone. Details on how to access the session will be emailed 2 days prior. Please ensure you check the email you registered with.

Register for free at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/students-doing-your-taxes-whats-in-it-for-you-tickets-135538564495

Part 1 – March 17 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Part 2 – March 18| 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Want to know your rights in the workplace under Alberta Employment Standards? Want to know about hours of work, overtime and how to calculate it, general holiday pay, termination of employment, job-protected leaves and much more?

Join us for a 2-part online session on March 17 & 18 when Candace Martens from the Workers’ Resource Centre will provide you information about these rights and recent employment standards changes to temporary layoffs, group terminations, variances and exemptions and COVID-19 job-protected leaves.

Zoom login details will be emailed the day prior, so please check the email you register with or contact shelley.jackson@portagecollege.ca

Register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alberta-employment-standards-part-1-2-tickets-142549456261

How Indigenous names were shaped from an historical perspective, Truth & Reconciliation Call To Action #17 and how to get government ID.

About this Event
Obtaining Government I.D. – Step-by-step guidance on how to reclaim identities and acquiring government issue identification, in contexts of historical legislation and on-going concerns with sovereignty, Treaty Rights and Status. In addition to learning the specifics to applying for various government I.D.’s, we will also be discussing the processes around the Healing and Reconciliation Call To Action pertaining to reclaiming traditional names and changing your sex marker.

Register for free at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/getting-government-identification-public-w-portage-college-tickets-133276923867