In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth2025, enjoy this brief bio of Legal Aid Saskatchewan's first chairperson, Colvin Peyson. The first chairperson of the Saskatchewan Community Legal Services Commission was Colvin Peyson, a community-minded psychologist from Regina. Born in Trinidad, Peyson immigrated to Canada in 1956. He studied psychiatric nursing at the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, then earned […]
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First Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Community Legal Services Commission was Psychologist from Regina
A Brief History of Sentencing Circles in Saskatchewan
Indigenous Storytelling Month takes place every February to honor and promote oral storytelling traditions, celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, and promote cross-cultural relationships and understanding. Storytelling is a foundation for the restorative justice process of sentencing circles. The following is an excerpt from A Matter of Right and Justice: 50 Years of Legal […]
Legal Aid Saskatchewan Named Top Employer for Second Year in a Row
Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2025 have been named, and Legal Aid Saskatchewan made the list for the second year in a row! “I am so proud of what we have accomplished as a team at LAS,” says Jayne Mallin, LAS CEO. “A great workplace culture requires everyone to contribute and it is clear that we […]