SALSA
This society is not ratified.
Name
Social Activist Law Student Association
Classification
Faculty
Law
Description
The Social Activist Law Student Association (SALSA) is a non-hierarchical society at Dalhousie Law School. SALSA strives to bring activism to the law by advancing progressive issues such as anti-poverty initiatives, the promotion of social justice and the encouragement of sustainability. SALSA believes the law can be a tool which activists can utilize to secure success. Although based on campus, SALSA seeks to promote change throughout the community by establishing close working relationships with other organizations, assisting them whenever needed. Some of SALSA's recent activities have included the legal observation of protests (SALSA members observe and document the behaviour of the police and protesters at demonstrations and have been called upon to serve as witnesses if a trial results), presenting "know-your-rights" workshops, spearheading fundraising drives that have benefited numerous community groups, hosting film screenings, and presenting Dalhousie's largest student-run conference IDEALaw.
Mailing Lists
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Contact
Address: SALSA
c/o Dalhousie Law School
6061 University Avenue
Halifax, NS B3H 4H9
Phone:
Fax:
Website: http://societies.dsu.ca/salsa/
Email: salsa@dal.ca
Executive Officers
- mc404623 (Michelle.Squires@Dal.Ca)
- cn362878 (cn362878@dal.ca)
- adewitt (adewitt@dal.ca)
Conditions for Membership
SALSA membership open to all students at Dalhousie University.
Membership Fee:$0.00/term
Sources of Funding
SALSA has received DSU grants in previous years. In order to host IDEALaw, SALSA has relied on DSU grants, LSS grants and private donations.
Summary of Last Year's Activities
SALSA hosted know-your-rights workshops, participated in legal observation of demonstrations, hosted film screenings, spearheaded fundraising drives (for example FA4LAW - First Aid for Legal Aid) and hosted a legal conference, IDEALaw.
Activities Planned for this Year
SALSA will continue its work by hosting know-your-rights workshops, participate in legal observation of demonstrations, hosting film screenings and spearheading fundraising drives. Although IDEALaw will not take place this year, SALSA will be commencing planning for IDEALaw 2012.
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Properties
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Locked: No
Open Membership: No
Mailing lists enabled: No
