The Portage College Public Legal Education Program is a public service initiative offered in partnership with the Alberta Law Foundation. The program offers learning opportunities to individuals, families, and communities throughout North Eastern Alberta through the provision of information, resources, and education on a variety of legal topics. All requests for information are confidential. The program also offers legal education presentations and seminars throughout North Eastern Alberta in communities, agencies, and schools.

Alcohol Drugs and the Law

Applying for a Pardon (Step by step guidance)

Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination

Child Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse

Common-Law Relationships and the Law

Community Justice Forums (2009 Forums held in Fishing Lake Metis Settlement, Saddle Lake First Nations, Kikino Metis Settlement)

Critical Response to Crime and Tragedy in Communities

Date Rape (The legal process that follows for both the victim and the offender)

Domestic Violence & the Law

Driving Legalities

Duty to Report Child Abuse/Child Sexual Abuse

Financial Fraud against Elders

FOIP (Freedom of Information and Privacy)

Gang Awareness

Internet Safety & Awareness: Protecting Your Kids from Cyber Bullying, Stalking, & Luring (VSU presentation)

Internet Safety: Be Smart, Be Responsible, Be Safe Online

(The) Legalities of Building a Home

(The) Legalities of Buying and Selling a Home

Personal Directives, Guardianship, Trusteeship and Enduring Powers of Attorney

Seniors Rights / Elder Abuse

Seniors and Fraud Protection

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Stalking Behaviours and the Crime of Criminal Harassment

Testifying in Court

Understanding Privacy Legislation

Wills and Estate Planning/Enduring Power of Attorney

Workplace Fraud

Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)

If you are interested in hosting an event/seminar in your community/organization please call or email us. We have a toll free number, direct line as well as email on the contact page of this website.