Promoting equity, justice and opportunity

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community. FACL is a national not-for-profit organization working closely with other Asian Canadian associations and community organizations.  

FACL Western is a chapter within the larger FACL organization and covers the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the northern territories.

 

 

News

News
FACL Western Comments on Proposed Amendments to Corporate Governance Disclosure
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Thank you attendees: FACL Mentorship Dinner
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September Update: Diversity in the City Gala
September Update: Diversity in the City Gala
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FACL Western Statement for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
FACL Western Statement for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

On this second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on and acknowledge the history and truthful impacts of residential schools in Alberta. It is important to acknowledge that the effects of colonialism are still ongoing. We need to keep teaching and learning the truth of what has happened--and what is happening. We need to move beyond performative acts of reconciliation. We must take action by being allies and moving towards meaningful reconciliation.

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Asian Heritage Month 2022
Asian Heritage Month 2022

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we highlight Asian lawyers and students throughout the legal profession. We hope you enjoy reading their stories.

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Events

Past Events
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Nov 19
2024 Diversity in the City Gala
FACL Western Mentorship Kickoff Event
Oct 24
FACL Western Mentorship Kickoff Event

We would like to invite interested mentors to register for the 2024-2025 annual FACL Western Mentorship Program. By mentoring students, at the start of their legal journey, you are promoting equity, justice and opportunity to the pan-Asian legal community.

Big Fun Chinese New Year
Feb 16
Big Fun Chinese New Year

Join the Friends of Chinatown for a new year celebration and support the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre!

ImaginAsian Asian Night Market
Feb 9
ImaginAsian Asian Night Market

The Asian Heritage Foundation is hosting a night market featuring the sights, sounds and taste of Calgary’s diverse Asian-Canadian communities.

6th Annual Diversity in the City Gala
Nov 15
Hudson
6th Annual Diversity in the City Gala
Hudson

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Western Chapter is pleased to present our sixth annual gala, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, where we will be welcoming some of the most distinguished leaders from various industries who represent diversity in Canada.

Hudson
FACL Western Mentorship Kickoff Event
Oct 26
FACL Western Mentorship Kickoff Event

We would like to invite interested mentors to register for the 2023-2024 annual FACL Western Mentorship Program. By mentoring students, at the start of their legal journey, you are promoting equity, justice and opportunity to the pan-Asian legal community.

The Chinese Exclusion Act: A Legal Perspective - Sponsored by McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Oct 5
The Chinese Exclusion Act: A Legal Perspective - Sponsored by McCarthy Tetrault LLP
FACL & SABA Mentorship Mixer
Mar 20
FACL & SABA Mentorship Mixer

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western Chapter) and the South Asian Bar Association would like to invite you to the 2023 Mentorship Mixer. This event aims to connect Asian students and practising lawyers across Calgary, allowing students valuable 1-on-1 time with professionals to network and seek mentorship.

FACL Western Presents: Racialized Women in Leadership
Mar 17
Dentons Calgary
FACL Western Presents: Racialized Women in Leadership
Dentons Calgary


FACL Western and the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association (“CMLA”) are pleased to announce and partner on our inaugural Racialized Women in Leadership Event.

Beginning with virtual greetings by the Honourable Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani, Lillian Pan K.C. will be moderating an in-person panel discussion, with panelists Saliha Haq and Josephine Pon on the following topics:

Their lived experience as racialized women in leadership positions;

The barriers faced on the pathway to leadership and while in leadership roles; and

Strategies to overcome barriers and recommendations for systemic change

Dentons Calgary
FACL WESTERN MENTORSHIP DINNER
Nov 3
FACL WESTERN MENTORSHIP DINNER

On behalf of the FACL Western (Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Western Chapter), the student committee is happy to announce that we're hosting a mentorship dinner, generously sponsored by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP! This will be a networking opportunity for pan-Asian law students to connect with other Asian lawyers in their respective cities over a nice meal