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Robertson Stromberg Sponsors Volunteer Tent at the Nutrien Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan

by | May 29, 2023 | Community, News

Robertson Stromberg is proud to be this year’s sponsor of the Volunteer Tent at the Nutrien Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan! 🎉🤗

The festival welcomes thousands of eager children, parents, educators, and caregivers for a fun-filled four-day celebration of all things play, and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of it.

Our sponsorship of the tent allows us to recognize and appreciate the amazing individuals who generously give their time and energy to make the festival a resounding success. 

Join us June 1 – 4 at Kinsmen Park and experience the magic firsthand!

Learn more about how Robertson Stromberg helps community organizations build capacity and support their volunteers here.

 

 

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National Volunteer Week 2023: Highlighting our Community Involvement

by | Apr 17, 2023 | Allan M Haubrich, Awards and Accolades, Ben W Parsonson, Brittany Bezmutko, Candice D Grant, Christopher J H Donald, Community, Curtis P Clavelle, Darlene N Wingerak, Gary D Young, James D Steele, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Kelsey R Dixon, Kenneth K E Ziegler, Kirsten M Hnatuk, Lawyers, Leslie W Prosser, M Kim Anderson, Marinko J Jelovic, Melvin A Gerspacher, Michael Conlon, Misty S Alexandre, News, Scott D Waters, Siobhan H Morgan, Tiffany M Paulsen, Timothy P Hawryluk, Will Hampton

From April 16 to 22, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2023). This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together, highlighting the importance of volunteering in our communities through actions that connect us with one another and strengthening our relationships.

At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we believe that it is our duty to use our skills and resources to help those who need it most. We are proud of our community involvement and active participation as volunteers with the local non-profit organizations that help make Saskatoon a great place to live. 

Our community partnerships have three central components – volunteer Board memberships, sponsorships and donations, and community involvement.

Board Memberships

Non-profit organizations are essential for building an engaged and collaborative community. Our lawyers serve on Boards as a way to support our community and to build capacity within organizations that often have limited resources.

As Board members, Robertson Stromberg lawyers volunteer their time – and provide governance expertise and oversight – to some of our community’s most active non-profit organizations and charities.

Our Board memberships include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area, Dress for Success Saskatoon, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, READ Saskatoon, Remai Modern art gallery and Station 20 West community centre. These organizations address issues ranging from food security in the city’s core neighbourhoods to inclusiveness and economic empowerment.

As Board members, Robertson Stromberg lawyers volunteer their time – and provide governance expertise and oversight – to some of our community’s most active non-profit organizations and charities.

Sponsorships and Donations

Robertson Stromberg recognizes that the backbone of any charitable organization is its volunteers. That’s why we commit our sponsorship dollars to assist non-profit organizations in building capacity to support those individuals who give their time to make our community great.

Some examples of organizations we support through sponsorships and donations are the Okihtcitawak Patrol Group (OPG), Prairie Hospice Society, Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, and the Secret Santa Foundation. The OPG is an Indigenous created and led community-based patrol group that services Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. Prairie Hospice Society is a charitable, non-profit community organization working to ensure access to compassionate, community-based, end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Through the Hockey Day in Saskatchewan initiative, communities have a chance to celebrate their rinks – and to preserve them – so future generations can enjoy the same experiences. The Secret Santa Foundation’s mandate is to provide a complete Christmas to 600 less fortunate Saskatoon families with children under 12.

Community Involvement

As a community-minded full-service law firm, Robertson Stromberg lawyers provide pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations across the province. Through the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA), our lawyers offer legal advice clinics at the Saskatoon Public Library. We also participate with Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) to provide free legal services to low-income provincial residents.

We also give back to our community in other ways. RS Partner Misty Alexandre is currently serving a 3-year term as a Director of Sask. Sports Inc. Partner Kirsten Hnatuk volunteers as a literacy coach with READ Saskatoon’s literacy program. And, partner Siobhan Morgan serves on the ArtSpace YXE board, which is committed to securing a long-term affordable space for artists in our community.

Learn more about our Community Involvement

Let’s celebrate Canada’s volunteers together. #NVW2023 #WeavingUsTogether

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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. to Participate in Family Law Panel

by | Oct 21, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Family Law, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

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Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law on October 25, 2022, where she will participate in a panel discussion entitled Using Data and Design for Action: Next Steps For Family Justice in Saskatchewan. The discussion will include perspectives on how leaders of the justice sector are using data and design methods to foster a collaborative and coordinated approach to improving family justice in Saskatchewan. The event is open to the public and available for CPD credit. For more information, click here.

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Sean Sinclair Joins Board of Prairie Hospice Society

by | Oct 13, 2022 | Community, News

Congratulations to Sean Sinclair for joining the board of directors of Prairie Hospice Society. Prairie Hospice Society is a charitable, non-profit community organization working to ensure access to compassionate, community-based, end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Its goal is to enhance quality of life at the end of life, wherever people call home. Prairie Hospice Society provides one-on-one companionship and non-medical support for clients and their families, educates the community about end-of-life care, and advocates for quality end-of-life care.

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Jennifer Pereira, K.C., Appointed for Second Term as Trustee on the Board of the Canadian Museum of History

by | Oct 4, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

On September 21, 2021, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the reappointment of Jennifer Pereira, K.C., to the board of the Canadian Museum of History.

Jennifer first joined the Museum’s Board of Trustees in March 2018, and since that time, she has made significant contributions to numerous Museum priorities, including the workforce assessment process and the Museums’ cultural transformation. She has also been a dedicated member of Board Committees, providing guidance and expertise as part of the Development and Finance Committees.

Jennifer possesses strong cultural sector knowledge and experience, and she champions engagement across audiences and demographics. Her professional knowledge and unique perspectives support many discussions and strategies.

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Prairie Hospice Celebrates Volunteers with Butterfly Release

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Community, News

Prairie Hospice Society, a charitable, non-profit community organization, works to ensure access to compassionate, community-based end-of-life support in Saskatoon.

Its goal is to enhance the quality of life at the end of life, wherever people call home. Each year Robertson Stromberg sponsors their Volunteer Appreciation Evening.

This year, Prairie Hospice polled its volunteers and asked them how they would like to be celebrated. It was a resounding wish to celebrate together after a couple of difficult years with COVID-19 restrictions in place. As soon as restrictions were lifted and gathering permitted again, volunteers started planning.

Wanting it to be unique, they conducted a community butterfly release in June.

“Our volunteers continue to give much of their time to support those facing their end-of-life journey. Each year I am amazed at the hours they give.”

Kristi Chisholm
Executive Director, Prairie Hospice

Kristi Chisholm, Executive Director of Prairie Hospice, says, “Our volunteers continue to give much of their time to support those facing their end-of-life journey. Each year I am amazed at the hours they give. We have exceeded 4,000 hours in the last year alone.” Chisholm adds, “This is through visits, rides and respite. In the last couple of years, they’ve also done grocery shopping and made deliveries to those who couldn’t leave their homes.”

With our continued financial support, Prairie Hospice looks forward to planning a celebration gathering for their volunteers again next year.

For more information about Prairie Hospice Society, visit: https://prairiehospice.org/

 

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