BCFNJC officially takes over Gladue report services
Beginning April 1, 2021, management of B.C.’s Gladue report program will transition from Legal Aid BC (LABC) to the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC). Under the Criminal Code of […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness […]
BCFNJC and BC Attorney General applaud proposed federal legislation to reduce Indigenous incarceration rates
tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Syilx Territory – Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable David Lametti, tabled new legislation yesterday, known as Bill C-22, which has the potential to […]
Remembering Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
For the past 30 years, on February 14th, marches, rallies and vigils have taken place across Canada to remember the more than 1,000 missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls […]
BCFNJC Chair Doug White Awarded Distinguished Queen’s Counsel Title
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is proud and delighted to announce that its chair, Doug White (Kwulasultun), has been awarded the honourary title of Queen’s Counsel for the […]
BCFNJC Applauds Appointment of Justice Walkem
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is delighted to congratulate Justice Ardith (Walpetko We’dalx) Walkem, Q.C., on her momentous appointment as a judge to the Supreme Court of British […]