Magna Carta: Pro Bono Radio

Charles interviews Aucha Stewart and Kim Noah of the Child Care Planning Project. The discussion addresses the project’s roots, PBSC’s involvement, and discussions on bias. Tune in for a unique dialogue on these topics and more!

Charles and Nicholas interview Victoria and Marco of the Windsor Youth Intake Project. They discuss the legal services provided to at-risk youth and the legal issues that they encounter. The Westcourt Place Fire and vaping regulations are also discussed. Tune in for this engaging discussion!

Mark and Victor are joined by special guest Stéphanie Nowak of Innocence Canada. She works closely with PBSC national to oversee the Wrongful Conviction Outreach Program. In this episode, they learn all about Innocence Canada, the national reach of PBSC, and all the work that goes on behind the scenes to oversee a project. Listen now and be amazed!

Mark and Victor return and are joined this time by Katherine (“Kat”) Akladios of the “Family Planning for Persons with Disabilities” project. They discuss what happens after the inevitable and how to best prepare. They learn about the importance of Wills, preparedness, and the unique challenges that arise when planning for persons with disabilities. Tune in to learn more!

Mark and Victor interview Olivia Pomajba from the “Landlord Tenant FAQ & Handling Arrears” project.     They learn about the rights of tenants and how the Downtown Mission works to protect them. Are you a tenant or know someone who is? Tune in to see what’s going on from a Windsor perspective!

Cory and Anita interview Indigenous Wills & Estates student volunteer Andrea to gain insights on how estates and lands are distributed on reserves and how the Indian Act impacts the probate process for Indigenous peoples. Want to learn more about what an estate is? Tune in to find out.

Cory & Anita interview two students from the project “CAS and Parental Rights,” Sam and Aimee, who discussed how information regarding parental rights are disseminated. Want to know more about these rights and where to find more information? Tune in to find out more!

Cory & Anita meet with Geoff and Kira, two PBSC student volunteers from the “Only Yes Means Yes Project”. They discuss the issues surrounding sexual assault and consent and how they plan to bring about these disucssions within classrooms. Want to learn more about legal rights pertaining to consent and how the use of cell-phones impact these rights? Tune in to find out more!

Summer and Steven are joined by Phil Marshal of the “Transitioning Back to Work Project”. They discuss their work in assisting individuals who have suffered brain injuries can best integrate back into their daily lives as smoothly as possible. They also talk about a Windsor Law professor’s appointment to the Order of Canada.

Summer and Steven interview PSBC program coordinator Ria Macasaet. They discuss her involvement with the Windsor Law Chapter of PSBC and her contribution to the coordination of projects for the 2019-2020 year. Want to learn more about PSBC? Tune in to find out!