From care work to community organizing, labour movements to the arts, Filipino Heritage Month celebrates the history, cultures, languages & contributions of Filipino communities across the country.

During Pride Month, we reaffirm our support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and the ongoing fight for safety, dignity, and equal access to justice.

National Indigenous History Month is a time to reflect on how Indigenous histories are often treated as something confined to the past, despite the fact that Indigenous peoples continue to shape every part of life across these lands today.

CLAS is seeking a full-time articling student for 2027/28 to gain practical public interest law experience. Details: #articlingstudent #publicinterestlaw #vancouverlaw

World Hunger Day highlights the ongoing reality of food insecurity. Hunger is not inevitable; it is shaped by poverty, inequality, and access to resources. Addressing it means strengthening systems that ensure dignity, stability, and support for all.

Eid al-Adha is a time of reflection, generosity, community, and care for others. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate.

Racism is a systemic issue that shapes who is believed, who is protected, and who is left without recourse. During Anti-Racism Awareness Week, the focus turns to those structures in housing, employment, healthcare and access to justice.

National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and reflect on the barriers that continue to limit full participation.

Our office will be closed Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. Wishing everyone a restful long weekend.

Moose Hide Campaign Day began as a grassroots movement to end violence against women and children, grounded in Indigenous teachings and community leadership. The moose hide pin is a symbol of commitment to honour, respect, and take action against gender-based violence.

CLAS is seeking a full-time articling student for 2027/28 to gain practical public interest law experience. Details: #articlingstudent #publicinterestlaw #vancouverlaw

Interactive workshop to broaden your knowledge of gender-based violence issues, and develop advocacy skills! Hear key findings from our consultations on NDAs. Gain practical skills to influence decision-makers and shape policy. MORE INFO: https://linktr.ee/clasbc #SpeakOut #EndGBV

Red Dress Day commemorates Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, which displayed empty red dresses in public to represent the lives of #MMIWG2S+. The dresses are a reminder of violence rooted in colonialism, racism, and gender-based discrimination, a powerful call for justice.

Wishing a meaningful Lag B’Omer to all who observe. May it be a time of connection and shared tradition.

Access to stable housing, income, and support systems plays a critical role in mental health. Mental Health Week highlights the need to address these broader conditions and ensure people have meaningful access to care, protection, and dignity.

International Workers’ Day focuses on the rights & protections that should come with the work that shapes our daily lives. Advancing workers’ rights means ensuring people can access information, support & legal protections.

A time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada, May is Asian Heritage Month. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing impacts of exclusion, racism, and violence, and the ongoing work needed to build more equitable systems.

Interactive workshop to broaden your knowledge of gender-based violence issues, and develop advocacy skills! Hear key findings from our consultations on NDAs. Gain practical skills to influence decision-makers and shape policy. MORE INFO: https://linktr.ee/clasbc #SpeakOut #EndGBV

Journey to Freedom Day marks the Komagata Maru’s arrival in 1914 and the injustice faced by its passengers, denied entry due to racist laws. It reminds us to confront this history and continue working toward a more just and inclusive society.

All workers deserve to come home healthy at the end of the workday. But tragically, far too many do not. At CLAS, we join with all those honouring today’s Day of Mourning, which commemorates workers who are killed, injured, or made sick due to their work.

Holocaust Remembrance Day honours the six million Jews murdered, along with millions of Roma, 2SLGBTQ+, people with disabilities, political dissidents, and others. We must all remain committed to challenging antisemitism, racism and all forms of hate.

The Festival of Riḍván is the holiest Baháʼí festival, a twelve-day celebration. We wish for a meaningful experience to all those who observe.

Wishing a meaningful Vaisakhi to all who celebrate. May this day be marked by community, reflection, and the values of equality, service, and justice.

CLAS has intervened in a major case before the Supreme Court of Canada on Quebec’s Bill 21. At the heart of this case are important questions about the use of the notwithstanding clause and its impact on rights and freedoms. Read more here: clasbc.net/clas-intervenes-bill-21/

If you are experiencing workplace sexual harassment or unwanted behaviour, legal support is available. SHARP Workplaces offers free, confidential legal advice to people across BC. 📞 Call 604-673-3143 or visit: https://ow.ly/aovR50YsZzZ #BeInformedBeSHARP #sexualharassment

2SLGBTQIA+ communities continue to face discrimination, bullying, and barriers to safety and belonging.

World Health Day is a reminder that access to safe housing, fair working conditions, income security & protection from discrimination are critical for well-being. Advancing health means addressing the legal and social conditions that impact people’s lives every day.

Our office will be closed Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6 for Good Friday & Easter Monday. Wishing a peaceful Easter to all who celebrate.

Wishing a meaningful Passover to all who observe. May this time of reflection and remembrance be shared with community.

Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention Month honours victims & reflects on the responsibility to confront hatred & violence in all its forms. Visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for accessible recourses to learn more: humanrights.ca/story/genocide

Sikh Heritage Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Sikh communities across Canada. We celebrate and honour the ongoing contributions of Sikh Canadians in building more inclusive and equitable communities.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Through SHARP Workplaces, CLAS offers free, confidential legal advice to people in BC facing workplace sexual harassment: clasbc.net/get-legal-help/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/about-sharp-workplaces/

CLAS is seeking a skilled & mission-aligned finance professional to take on the full-time, permanent role of Finance Director. Full details for the position, and how to apply can, be found here: https://www.mosaicsearch.ca/opportunities/clasfinance #socialjusticejobs #financejobs #vancouvercareers

Across Canada, National Indigenous Languages Day honours the many First Nations, Inuit & Métis languages that carry culture, law & community knowledge. Supporting language revitalization is part of advancing Indigenous rights and self-determination.

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender and non-binary individuals are facing increasing hostility & attacks on their rights, and visibility alone isn’t enough. Allyship means speaking up, challenging discrimination &working to ensure access to safety, dignity & justice.

Lawyer Danielle Sabelli joins us to explain the impact on residents of supportive housing of proposed amendments to BC’s Residential Tenancy Act. @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social @clasbc.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social tiny.cc/mky0101

SHARP Workplaces provides free, confidential legal advice for people in BC experiencing workplace sexual harassment and seeking legal support. You do not have to face this alone. 📞 Call 604-673-3143 or visit our website. #BeInformedBeSHARP #sexualharassment

Stand Informed Legal Advice Clinic’s funding ends soon. BC sexual assault survivors will lose access to FREE legal advice essential to survivor safety. Tell Justice Canada to RENEW funding Help us Stand with survivors 👇 https://win.newmode.net/protectsafety #StandInformed #protectsafety2026

Stand Informed Legal Clinic funding ends = BC survivors lose FREE legal advice Questions unanswered. Rights unknown. Safety put in jeopardy. Call for RENEWED Funding NOW Help us Stand with survivors 👇 Click to email your MP: https://win.newmode.net/protectsafety #StandInformed #protectsafety2026

For over 60 years, this day has been designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by the United Nations to honour those murdered in Sharpeville, South Africa, and to recommit to ending all forms of racial discrimination.

No legal support leaves survivors navigating justice and safety issues alone. Stand Informed gives BC sexual assault survivors FREE legal advice. Funding ends soon. Survivors can't wait. Tell Justice Canada: RENEW funding 👇 https://win.newmode.net/protectsafety #StandInformed #protectsafety2026

Warm wishes for a meaningful Eid al-Fitr. May the day be filled with connection, gratitude, and moments of joy with loved ones.

Stand Informed Legal Advice Clinic’s funding ends soon. BC sexual assault survivors will lose access to FREE legal advice essential to survivor safety. Tell Justice Canada to RENEW funding Help us Stand with survivors 👇 https://win.newmode.net/protectsafety #StandInformed #protectsafety2026

March 15 is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. If you’ve experienced or witnessed racism, you can contact BC’s Anti-Racism Hotline at 1-833-457-5463. Through our Human Rights Clinic, CLAS provides free legal info to callers. Solidarity means action.

Happy Holi to all who are celebrating. May the festival bring brightness, fresh beginnings, and meaningful time with community!

Wishing a joyful Purim to all who celebrate. May this season of courage, community, and care bring lighthearted moments and connection.

SHARP Workplaces Legal Clinic is hiring a legal administrative assistant and intake coordinator. This is a full time, defined-term position until March 2027. Full details on the position and how to apply: https://clasbc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SHARP-LAA-and-Coordinator-until-Mar-31-2027.pdf

#InternationalWomen’sDay is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women and gender-diverse people, and to also acknowledge the existing inequalities women and gender-diverse people experience.

Wishing a joyful Purim to all who celebrate. May this season of courage, community, and care bring lighthearted moments and connection.

Sex workers face heightened risks due to stigma, criminalization, and systemic barriers to support. International Sex Worker Rights Day affirms that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and access to justice at work because human rights apply to everyone — no exception.