Public Legal Education

If you would like to collaborate with us to organize legal education sessions, please contact us.


OCTOBER 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
October 25 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
October 24 – 3pm – 4pmTenant’s RightsTBATBAWilfrid Laurier University
October 23 – TBDTenant’s RightsTBATBAUniversity of Waterloo
October 17 – 1pm to 4:30pmPoverty Reduction Fall ForumKitchener Public Library: Main Branch – 85 Queen St. N. Kitchener, ONEventbrite PageKPL LibraryTo be Posted
October 11 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
October 11 – 9am to 12pmFree Mobile Legal ClinicWoolwich Community Services: 5 Memorial Ave, Elmira, ONBook an Appointment by Calling 519-669-5139 or Walk-InWoolwich Community Services

SEPTEMBER 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
September 28 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
September 26 – 1pm to 3pmMobile Legal ClinicRay of Hope Community Centre – 659 King St E #230, KitchenerDrop-inRay of Hope Inc.
September 21 – 6:30 to 8:30pmRenoviction – Righting the Reno-WrongVirtual SessionRegistrationWR Community Town Halls
September 16 – 4pm to 5pm Virtual Workshop: Tenant’s Rights in OntarioVirtual SessionClosedNIROW (Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo)
September 14 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
September 13 – 9am to 12pmFree Mobile Legal ClinicWoolwich Community Services: 5 Memorial Ave, Elmira, ONBook an Appointment by Calling 519-669-5139 or Walk-InWoolwich Community Services
September 9 – 11 am to 2pmTenant Support MeetingAdventure4Change CentreClosedAdventure4Change & Social Development Centre WR

MAY 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
May 30 – 1pm to 3pmMobile Legal ClinicRay of Hope Community Centre – 659 King St E #230, KitchenerDrop-inRay of Hope Inc.
May 18 Legal Information Session: Wills & Power of AttorneyWaterloo Public Library – Main BranchKWMC Program RegistrantsKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
May 16 Legal Information Session: Wills & Power of AttorneyKPL: Grand River Stanley Park LibraryKWMC Program RegistrantsKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
May 11 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association

APRIL 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
April 29Stick Together, Shield Better – Community Legal Information SessionVirtual SessionVisit www.canadianhelpers.comThe Canadian Helpers Society
April 27 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-InUniversity of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
April 13 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-In University of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association

MARCH 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
March 30 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-InUniversity of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
March 28 –
1pm to 3pm
Mobile Legal ClinicRay of Hope Community Centre – 659 King St E #230, KitchenerDrop-inRay of Hope Inc.
March 28 –
12pm to 4pm
Free Waterloo ID ClinicWilfrid Laurier University (Rainbow Centre)EventBrite Page WLU
March 23Housing Law Mobile ClinicAdventure4Change CentrePrivateAdventure4Change
March 16 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual SessionEventbrite Page or Drop-InUniversity of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association
March 15 –
5pm to 6pm
Community Legal Services InformationKPL Central, KitchenerPrivateLet’s Talk Youth KW
March 15 – 9am to 1pmLittle Native Hockey League 2023 Mobile ClinicIceland MississaugaDrop-InIndigenous Justice Program, Nipissing First Nation, and the City of Mississauga
March 14 – 9am to 1pmLittle Native Hockey League 2023 Mobile ClinicIceland MississaugaDrop-InIndigenous Justice Program, Nipissing First Nation, and the City of Mississauga
March 13 – 9am to 1pmLittle Native Hockey League 2023 Mobile ClinicIceland MississaugaDrop-InIndigenous Justice Program, Nipissing First Nation, and the City of Mississauga
March 2 – 3pm to 5pmVirtual Housing Legal Drop-in SessionsVirtual EventEventbrite Page or Drop-InUniversity of Waterloo – Graduate Students Association

FEBRUARY 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
February 15 – 6:00pm to 8:00pmLegal Information Session: Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceCarizon, KitchenerPrivate EventMuslim Social Services
February 10 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmFree Guelph
ID Clinic
University of Guelph, University Centre, Room 332 and 334Eventbrite PageUniversity of Guelph
February 1 –
6:00pm to 7:00PM
Community Legal Services InformationYMCA A.R. KaufmanPrivate Event YMCA of the Three Rivers

JANUARY 2023

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
January 31 – 1:00pm to 3:00pmFree Drop-in Legal ClinicRay of Hope Community CentreNo Registration RequiredRay of Hope
January 19 – 10:00am to 3:00pmHousing Law Mobile ClinicAdventure4Change CentreContact Adventure4Change to Book an AppointmentAdventure4Change
January 11 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Event Postponed to February 15, 2023
Legal Information Session: Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceCarizon, KitchenerPrivate EventMuslim Social Services of KW
January 6 – 6:00pm to 7:00pmImmigration Law WorkshopVirtual SessionEventbrite PageMuslim Legal Support Centre

DECEMBER 2022

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
December 20 – 5:30pm to 8:00pmCommunity Information NightAdventure 4 Change, WaterlooAdventure 4 Change, Social Development Centre KW (Eviction Prevention) & House of Friendship
December 20
5:30 to 7:00pm
N13 & Tenant’s Rights Information SessionKitchener, ONSocial Development Centre KW (Eviction Prevention) & City Council
December 6 – 2:00pm to 3:30pmTenants’ Rights Information Session for Graduate StudentsUniversity of Waterloo Grad HouseNo registration requiredUniversity of Waterloo Graduate Student Association
December 6Employees’ Rights for Newcomer YouthWaterloo Collegiate InstitutePrivate eventWaterloo Region District School Board/YMCA of the Three Rivers

NOVEMBER 2022

DateEvent LocationRegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
November 29 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm

POSTPONED
Tenants’ Rights Information SessionUniversity of Waterloo Grad HouseNo registration requiredUniversity of Waterloo Graduate Student Association
November 25 – 9:00am to 4:00pmID ClinicUniversity of Guelph, University Centre, Room 332No registration requiredOUTline University of Guelph & Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisor
November 17Community Legal Services InformationYMCA A.R. KaufmanPrivate eventYMCA of the Three Rivers
November 16Community Legal Services InformationKPL Central, KitchenerPrivate eventLet’s Talk KW
November 9 – 5:30pm to 6:30pmCareer Mentor SessionKPL Central, KitchenerNo registration RequiredLet’s Talk KW

OCTOBER 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
October 26Community Legal Services InformationPrivate Event Muslim Social Services of KW
October 26Academic Rounds Presentation: Social Determinants of Health, ODSP & Trillium InformationPrivate EventThe Centre for Family Medicine
October 19SHIW Lunch & Learn (Pronouns Day!)Eventbrite PageSpectrumYouTube Video
October 12A City for EveryoneRegistration PageWR YIMBY & ACTOYouTube Video

SEPTEMBER 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
September 21Academic Rounds Presentation: WRCLS Clinic Services & Tenant’s RightsPrivate EventThe Centre for Family Medicine
September 16Legal Information Session: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventWaterloo Region District School Board
September 14 – 6pm to 8pm at the KPL Main BranchNewcomer Info NightNo Registration Required: Facebook PageKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, Kitchener Public Library & Immigration Partnership
September 14Legal Information Session: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventWaterloo Region District School Board
September 13Legal Information Session: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventWaterloo Region District School Board
September 12 – 12pm to 1:30pmLegal Information Session: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventWaterloo Region District School Board
September 2Waterloo Community Outreach DayAdventure4Change, Social Development Centre of the Waterloo Region & WRPS

AUGUST 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
August 29-31Newcomer Orientation WeekPrivate EventWaterloo Collegiate Institute & YMCA of the Three Rivers
August 27 – 2pm to 3pmVirtual Workshop: Immigration Law Information SessionPrivate EventSCAWR (Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region)

JULY 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
July 15 – 5pm to 6pmVirtual Workshop: Tenants’ Rights Private EventSCAWR (Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region)
July 27Let’s Talk Youth KW: Know Your Rights – Community Legal Services InformationComing SoonLet’s Talk Youth KW
July 29Virtual Workshop:
Immigration Law
Private EventSCAWR (Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region)

JUNE 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
TBACommunity Legal Services InformationPrivate EventOneRoof Youth Services
June 17 – 6 to 7pmVirtual Workshop: Discrimination in Housing Information Private EventNIROW (Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo)
June 3 – 6 to 7pmStopping Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Legal Information SessionPrivate EventNIROW (Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo)Youtube Video

MAY 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
May 26 – 3pm to 4:30pmSexual Harassment in the WorkplaceRegistration LinkConestoga College
May 26 – 10 to 12pmVirtual Workshop: The Ontario Human Rights CodePrivate EventCoalition of Muslim Women & Justice for Children & YouthYoutube Video
May 25 – 5:30 to 7pmStopping Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Legal Information SessionRegistration LinkCoalition of Muslim Women
May 24Employees’ Rights 101Private EventWaterloo Collegiate Insitute
May 19 – 5:30pm to 7pmVirtual Workshop: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Private EventCoalition of Muslim Women

APRIL 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
April 26Community Legal Services InformationPrivate EventWaterloo Collegiate Institute & YMCA
April 13 – 6pm – 7:30pmVirtual Workshop: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventConestoga College & CCWESTT

MARCH 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
March 28 – 10:40am – 11:20amLegal Information Session: Stopping Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventWaterloo Region District School Board
March 26 – 3pm to 4:30pmVirtual Workshop: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace InformationContact Conestoga CollegeConestoga College
March 22 – 12pm to 1pmVirtual Workshop: Debt & Consumer ProtectionEventbrite PageCarizon
March 18 – 1:00pm to 3:00Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Private EventYMCA of the Three Rivers: Employment Services
March 16 – 6pm to 7pmVirtual Community Legal Information SessionContact Let’s Talk KW Let’s Talk Youth KW
March 10 – 6pm to 7pmWills & Powers of Attorney for 2SLGBTQ+ AdultsRegister to attend at: https://www.ourspectrum.com/events/SpectrumYoutube Video
March 10 from 1pm to 2:30pmVirtual Information Session: Sexual Harassment in the WorkplacePrivate EventYWKW
March 2 – 6pm to 7pmLegal Information Workshop Series: Consent & Capacity, Wills & Powers of Attorney Interested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office Wilfrid Laurier University Youtube Video

FEBRUARY 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
February 28
(postponed to March 2)
Legal Information Workshop Series: Consent & Capacity, Wills & Powers of Attorney Interested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office Wilfrid Laurier University
February 25 from 6pm to 7pmVirtual Workshop: Workers’ RightsPrivate EventNIROW: Nigerians in the Waterloo Region
February 23
(Postponed)
Virtual Information Session: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Conestoga’s female students in Engineering, Technology & Skilled Trades programsPrivate EventConestoga College
February 22 from 6pm to 7pm Legal Information Workshop Series: Rental Housing Law in Ontario Interested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office Wilfrid Laurier University Youtube Video
February 17 from 8:30am to 10:30am Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information Session
Closed Waterloo Region District School Board
February 15 from 6pm to 7pm Legal Information Workshop Series: Indigenous Considerations in Justice Interested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office Wilfrid Laurier University Youtube Video
February 14 from 12pm to 2pm Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information SessionClosedWaterloo Region District School Board
February 12 from 1pm to 2pmCommunity Legal Services Information SessionPrivate Event YMCA of Three Rivers Waterloo Region: Newcomer Youth Program
February 8 from 6pm to 7pm Legal Information Workshop Series: Workers’ Rights Interested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office Wilfrid Laurier University Youtube Video
February 1 from 6pm to 7pmLegal Information Workshop Series: Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceInterested WLU Students can contact the MSW Field Office. Wilfrid Laurier University Youtube Video

JANUARY 2022

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording Link
January 28 from 6pm to 8pmVirtual Workshop: Tenants’s Rights Information Private Event NIROW: Nigerians in the Waterloo Region
January 26 from 6pm to 7pmVirtual Workshop: Employment and EITo register, message them through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/letstalkyouthkw/ or e-mail [email protected].Let’s Talk Youth KW
January 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Virtual Workshop: Old Age Security Applications, Social Assistance & Housing Matters
To register, e-mail Gebre at [email protected] or visit www.wchc.on.ca Woolwich Community Health CentreWCHC’s Wellness Blog
January 19 from 2pm to 3pmVirtual Workshop: Human Rights in AccomodationEventbrite PageCERA (Centre for Equality Rights in Accomodation)

DECEMBER 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording Link
December 10 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information

Closed Waterloo Region District School Board
December 9 Employees’ Rights & Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Information SessionClosedConestoga College
December 8 from 5:30pm to 7pmVirtual Event: Creating Indigenous Spaces: Resources in the Waterloo RegionEventbrite PageQualia Counselling Services, SOAHAC & Crow Shield LodgeYoutube Video
December 8
Drop-in 12pm to 5pm (Registration Required)
Ahwenehaode Indigenous Justice Program 5th Year Anniversary
Registration Link
December 7 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Virtual Workshop: Wills & Powers of Attorney

To register, e-mail Gebre at [email protected] or visit www.wchc.on.caWoolwich Community Health CentreYoutube Video
December 6 Tenants’ Rights 101 Closed Waterloo Region District School Board
December 3 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information

Closed Waterloo Region District School Board

NOVEMBER 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording Link
November 25 from 12pm to 1pm
Housing Law Updates Lunch & Learn – Presented by Kristen Thompson
Eventbrite PageYoutube Video
November 11 at 2pm
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Information Session N/A – Drop-in Session
@ St.Paul’s University College, Room 228
University of Waterloo: Shatitsirotha Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre & SHIW
November 11 at 1pmBeaded Poppies – Led by Lu Roberts N/A – Drop-in Session
@ St.Paul’s University College, Room 228
University of Waterloo: Shatitsirotha Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre
& Ahwenehaode Indigenous Justice Program
November 10 at 6pmCommunity Legal Services Information SessionClosedLet’s Talk Youth KW
November 8 from 1pm to 3pm Community Legal Services Information Session N/A – Drop-in SessionRay of Hope
November 3 from 12pm to 1pmSexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information SessionEventbrite PageWomen’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
November 3 at 2pm Community Legal Services Information Session N/A – Drop-in SessionRay of Hope
November 1 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information ClosedWaterloo Region District School Board

OCTOBER 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
October 31 Community Legal Services Information Session Closed YMCA of the Three Rivers: Newcomer Youth Program
October 30 Community Legal Services Information SessionClosedYMCA of the Three Rivers: Newcomer Youth Program
October 29 from 12pm to 1pmSexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal InformationClosed YWKW: In Her Shoes
October 27 from 4pm to 6pmHousing TownhallRegistration CSI, Conestoga International (Conestoga College)
October 25 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Information ClosedWaterloo Region District School Board: Co-op Program
October 20 from 12pm to 1pm
Housing Law Updates Lunch & Learn – Presented by Veronica Munoz
Eventbrite PageYoutube Video

SEPTEMBER 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership WithRecording
September 27 from 12-1pmRestorative Justice Lunch & Learn WorkshopEventbrite PageGarth Bell & Jim DoxtdatorYoutube Video
September 16 from 12pm-1:30pmBasic Income Now Lunch & LearnEventbrite PageBasic Income Waterloo RegionYoutube Video

JULY 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership With
July 14 at 12pmIndigenous Cultural Competence Lunch & Learn WorkshopEventbrite PageSocial Development Centre Waterloo Region
July 7 at 4:30pmWorkplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop (For Young Newcomers to Canada)Contact Ibti Saeed for Zoom Link
(226) 339-3867 or [email protected]
YMCA Three Rivers & Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre

JUNE 2021

DateEvent RegistrationIn Partnership With
June 30 at 12pmAnishnabek Legal Principles Lunch & Learn WorkshopEventbrite Page Be-Dah-Bin Gamik (Conestoga College Aboriginal Services)
June 29 at 6pmWorkplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop (in Tigrinya)bit.ly/lsptigrinyaKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre & KPL
June 22 at 6pmWorkplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop (in Turkish)bit.ly/lspturkishKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre & KPL
June 16 at 12pmWaterloo Housing Crisis 101Eventbrite PageSocial Development Centre Waterloo Region, Civic Hub & Shelter 4 All
June 15 at 6pmWorkplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop (in Farsi/Dari)bit.ly/farsiKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre & KPL
June 8 at 6pmWorkplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop (in Arabic)bit.ly/arabicKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre & KPL
June 7 at 12pmIndigenous Justice Services in the Waterloo RegionEventbrite PageHealing of the Seven Generations

APRIL 2021

DateEvent In Partnership With
April 15 at 6pmSexual Harassment in the Workplace Information Workshop
April 14 at 1:15pmAcademic Rounds Presentations: Income Maintenance, Housing, Legal aid and Clinic ServicesCentre for Family Medicine (KW & McMaster)
April 7 at 1:15pmAcademic Rounds Presentations: Employment Law, Immigration/Refugee Legal Issues & Indigenous Issues and Considerations in the Healthcare SystemCentre for Family Medicine (KW & McMaster)

MARCH 2021

DateEvent In Partnership With
March 31 at 6pmSexual Harassment in the Workplace Information Workshop (Postponed)
March 31 at 3pmName Change & Gender Marker Changes in Ontario
March 17 at 1:15pmAcademic Rounds Presentations: Social Determinants of Health & Health Inequities; ODB, Trillium, Additional Health Benefits & Community SupportsCentre for Family Medicine (KW & McMaster)
March 10 at 3pmResidential Tenancies Act WorkshopHealing of the Seven Generations & K-W Urban Native Wigwam Project
March 4 at 12pmSocial Work & The LawWilfrid Laurier University
March 3 at 3pmIncome Maintenance for Service Providers
March 2 at 2pmEmployment Law Services
March 1 at 9amCommunity & Legal Resources in the Waterloo RegionWaterloo Region District School Board

FEBRUARY 2021

DateEvent In Partnership With
February 25 at 6pmWills & Powers of Attorney Workshop for Arabic SpeakersK-W Multicultural Centre
February 24 at 12pmHousing Law – Rights & Obligations of Tenants in OntarioWilfrid Laurier University
February 19 at 2pmEmployment Law Services (Postponed)
February 18 at 6pmWills & Powers of Attorney WorkshopK-W Multicultural Centre
February 11 at 12pmConsent & Capacity; Healthcare Consent & Power of Attorney IssuesWilfrid Laurier University
February 4 at 12pmWorkers’ Rights & Family LawWilfrid Laurier University
February 3 at 10amChanges to the Residential Tenancies Act for Waterloo Region’s Service Providers

JANUARY 2021

DateEvent In Partnership With
January 28 at 12pmSocial Assistance in Ontario & Indigenous Considerations in Justice (Gladue Principles)Wilfrid Laurier University
January 14 at 10amChanges to the Residential Tenancies Act for Waterloo Region’s Service Providers