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affordable methods to gain legal title to land that families have
been living on for generations.
Community members need education and they need support from
government, to ensure that land remains in families and that the
communities are able to thrive for future generations.
“Today, our communities have people
with the knowledge to help with
some of the issues the community
faces; we just have to trust each
other. We can be far more powerful
together than if we stand alone.”
– Elder from North Preston
A part-time student at the Schulich School of Law, Angela Simmons
conducted this research project in conjunction with the Society during
the summer of 2014.
Congratulations
Jim Musgrave, Q.C. is the 2014 recipient
of the Lionel J. McGowan Award of
Excellence in Dispute Resolution by the
ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC).
The McGowan Award recognizes those
who have made an outstanding
contribution to the development and
success of ADRIC on a national level, and
have contributed significantly to the
promotion and development of
alternative dispute resolution across
Canada.
This national recognition is testament to
Jim's dedication and commitment to
the highest standards of mediation and
arbitration practice.
Congratulations, Jim.
Jim Musgrave, Q.C., C.Med.
2015 Second Vice-President
and Council Elections
If becoming a leader in the profession and contributing to
the ongoing work of Council interests you, start thinking and
planning now. In early 2015, a new Second Vice-President
will be elected and the Society will also conduct its Council
elections in March and April.
The Governance and Nominating Committee will nominate
a candidate for Second Vice-President by the end of January,
and invites all lawyers to provide recommendations.
Strategic thinkers and consensus builders, potential
nominees should have an ability to meet the expected time
commitment of approximately 500 hours through the year.
Under its policies, the Committee will also look for such
characteristics as unquestionable integrity, respect for
others, leadership and communication skills, and fit with
the other officers. As well, the Society strives for diversity of
leadership with respect to personal characteristics, area of
practice, and geographic location of the candidate.
If you are interested in being considered for the position of
Second Vice-President, or wish to recommend someone for
the Committee’s consideration, please contact the Chair of
the Committee, J. René Gallant, at rene.gallant@emera.com
or 902 428 6408 by December 1, 2014.
Further details about the elections will be announced in
InForum and at nsbs.org.
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Contact: Larry Bootland 902 405 4809
Project: 10836C&P NS Hali Mediation Ad
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