Minutes and Resources

This report summarizes the activity for the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2019-2020 Term.

This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was The Honourable Judge Justine Saunders (Senior Judge).

This report summarizes the activity for the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2018-2019 Term.

This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Derek Jackson, Research Counsel.

This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Derek W. Jackson, LL.B., Legal Research Counsel.

This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Nanaimo Crown Counsel Office in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker were Kirsten Bjermeland, Adult Case Coordinator; and Randi Manz, Program Manager, Restorative Justice Program.

This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Nanaimo Probation - Community Corrections in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Christine Bootsma, Assistant Deputy Warden, Programs, Nanaimo Correctional Centre.

This report summarizes the activity of the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2017/2018 term.

Indigenous people are the most over-represented population in Canada’s criminal justice system. Their experiences within the system are interwoven with issues of colonialism and discrimination. Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System: A Practitioner’s Handbook takes an expansive view of these issues and their impact. Author Jonathan Rudin also provides a practical review of leading case law, as well as day-to-day considerations for practitioners who are working with Indigenous clients.

This meeting was held at 1:00 PM at Nanaimo Correctional Centre in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Guthrie TC residents, Correctional staff & John Howard Society staff.