BC First Nations Justice Council Opens an Indigenous Diversion Centre on Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George, BC)
Funded by Public Safety Canda, this first-of-its-kind centre aims to decrease Indigenous representation in jails, break harmful cycles of reoffending and help Indigenous people access culturally appropriate supports and resources. […]
BCFNJC Impact & Progress Report June 2025
Dear Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Youth, Chiefs, leaders, and community members, The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) hopes this letter finds you, your communities, and your families well. We are […]
BCFNJC Congratulates Justice Trailblazing staff Christina J. Cook and Katisha Paul
For Immediate ReleaseMay 07, 2025 For Immediate Release May 07, 2025 BC First Nations Justice Council Congratulates Justice Trailblazing staff Christina J. Cook and Katisha Paul Unceded & Ancestral Territories […]
BCFNJC Stands in Solidarity with Families and Advocates Calling for a Coroner’s Inquest into the Deaths of Tatyanna Harrison, Chelsea Poorman, and Noelle O’Soup
With repeated failures from authorities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, BCFNJC supports a coroner’s inquest in the public’s interest that will […]
Building Cultural Competency in Policing
For Immediate Release April 22, 2025 Building Cultural Competency in Policing: New, Nation-Wide Training Program Created by the BC First Nations Justice Council A formative educational experience, the training will […]
BCFNJC Celebrates 2024 BC Reconciliation Award Recipients
The British Columbia First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) extends a heartfelt congratulations as we celebrate the inspiring individuals and organizations recognized with the 2024 BC Reconciliation Award. This prestigious honour […]
BC First Nations Justice Council Receives Funding from Public Safety Canada for Innovative Pre-Charge Diversion Program in Lheidli T’enneh Territory (Prince George, BC)
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 14, 2024 Public Safety Canada has awarded BCFNJC five years of funding to develop and run a pre-charge pilot program that will divert Indigenous people from entering […]
The BC First Nations Justice Council Announces the Locations of 6 New Indigenous Justice Centres in BC
For Immediate Release October 17, 2024 More Indigenous people have access to community-based spaces and free, culturally safe legal services with the opening of six new Indigenous Justice Centres by […]
Call for Accomplices: BC First Nations Justice Council Offers New Opportunities to Join Groundbreaking Indigenous Justice Centres
As more Indigenous Justice Centres open across BC, BCFNJC invites those who whose hearts and minds align with ours to join us and work with First Nations leaders and communities […]
“We’re Coming for Everything Our Ancestors Were Denied”: BCFNJC Releases What We Heard Report and Accredited CPD Content from the 3rd Annual First Nations Justice Forum
What We Heard Report and Continuing Professional Development videos capture the insights of Rightsholders and will strengthen the learning that is integral for justice system transformation For Immediate Release – […]