BC First Nations Provincial Justice Forum 2026
Registration is now open for the fourth annual BC First Nations Provincial Justice Forum
This three-day working forum will bring together First Nations leadership, community members, Elders and Youth, justice partners, and service providers to share knowledge and elevate community-based solutions.
The purpose of the Forum is to strengthen Indigenous-led justice approaches and to hear from First Nations on their priorities for the implementation of both the BC First Nations Justice Strategy and the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy.
The Forum is a space for BCFNJC to report back to community on our progress and challenges in the advancement of the Strategy, and to work together on next steps towards improving justice outcomes for Indigenous people and restoring traditional legal structures.
The Forum is shaped by the First Nations communities BCFNJC exists to serve and is rooted in the understanding that justice work is not only about systems change, but about carrying teachings, relationships, and responsibilities forward for future generations.
Event Details
- Date: October 26, 27 and 28, 2026
- Location: Westin Bayshore – Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr. Vancouver, BC
- Registration deadline:Â October 2, 2026
Pricing Structure
To ensure sustainable support for delegates from BC First Nations, Elders, Youth and community members to attend the Forum, please note we have introduced a new pricing structure for this event.
Thank you for supporting equitable opportunities to attend the Forum through your ticket purchase, and for considering sponsoring a ticket for an Elder or Youth.
If this pricing and reimbursement structure is a barrier to attendance for BC First Nations community members, Elders or Youth, please reach out to us directly ([email protected]).
Fees & Reimbursement
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- BC First Nations: Free registration, free accommodations, and travel reimbursement upon request for one Primary Delegate per First Nation. Additional members $300 each, with no accommodation or travel coverage.
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- Indigenous Justice Partner Organizations: Free registration for one Primary Delegate per organization. Accommodations and travel costs may be reimbursed, subject to availability and upon request. Additional representatives $300 each, with no accommodation or travel coverage. We kindly encourage organizations to send a local representative if possible.
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- Elders & Youth: Free registration, with no accommodation or travel coverage.* To join the waitlist to access sponsor funds to support accommodations and travel coverage, please proceed to the registration form.
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- Non-Indigenous Justice Partner Organization: $600 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.
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- Government Representative: $600 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.
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- Individual: $800 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.
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- Sponsor an Elder or Youth: $400 in addition to your fees as listed above.
Registration
Registration will close on October 2, 2026.
We look forward to gathering to shape a strong community-led vision for justice for First Nations across British Columbia, together.
If you have questions about the event, registration or pricing, please contact [email protected].