PLEA gratefully acknowledges our primary core funder the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan for their continuing and generous support of our organization.
The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) was incorporated in 1980 as a non-profit, non-government organization that exists to educate, inform and empower through law-related education.
PLEA can help members of the public by providing general legal information, suggesting resources, and telling people about different options for obtaining legal advice. PLEA can help people…
PLEA's primary core funder, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, has provided continuing and generous support to our organization since the beginning. PLEA is also the designated recipient of the Department of Justice (Canada) public legal education and information funding and receives support from Saskatchewan Justice. Additionally PLEA enjoys the support of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch), College of Law, Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission, Saskatoon Public Library and public libraries and regional colleges throughout the province.
Executive Director: Joel Janow (B.A., LL.B.)
President: Maya Scott; Individual Director
Vice-President: Davida Bentham; representing Law Society of Saskatchewan
Secretary/Treasurer: Victoria Elliott-Erickson; Individual Director
Theresia K. A. Cooper-Fuhro; representing Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
Joe Geary; representing Saskatoon Public Library
Tyne Hagey; representing Legal Aid Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw
Ian Hingley; Individual Director
Allison Katarey; Individual Director
Jayne Mallin; representing Legal Aid Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Alan Rankine; representing Canadian Bar Association
Doug Surtees; representing College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
Darlene Wingerak; Individual Director
The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free Law Fair events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities!