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BC First Nations 
Justice Council

Justice Through Self Determination

We are working with First Nations, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous groups, and government partners to reshape the justice system. Together, we will ensure Indigenous families and children can thrive, supported by a trusted, representative justice system.
Who We Are
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Justice System Reform

We’re working to reshape the justice system to better serve Indigenous communities and create lasting change.

The BC First Nations Justice Strategy

Developed with BC First Nations, the Justice Strategy advances 25 strategies and 43 lines of action along 2 tracks of change. Learn more about the Justice Strategy, its purpose, and how its creating change.

Justice Strategy

Tracking Justice

Use Tracking Justice, our storytelling and tracking tool, to follow the progress and impacts of the Justice Strategy. Get an in-depth look into each strategy and their milestones, challenges, and stories.

Tracking Justice

FAQ: BCFNJC’s Approach

Still have questions about the Justice Strategy? We know this work is complex and involves many sectors and partners. Access our FAQs for a breakdown of the Justice Strategy and BCFNJC’s approach to justice reform.

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Dive into the Justice Strategy

We invite you to continue learning about and engaging with the Justice Strategy. Download, read, and share the Justice Strategy in its entirety.

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Explore Indigenous 
Services Across BC

Search for services by name, location, or type using our resource map.
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Community Based Justice Fund

The BC First Nations Justice Council, in partnership with the BC Ministry of the Attorney General, introduces the Community-Based Justice Fund to advance Strategy 15 and Strategy 24 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.
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Tracking Justice

Follow along with the progress and impacts of the Justice Strategy through Tracking Justice. Get an in-depth look into each strategy and their milestones, challenges, and stories.
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The latest news from BCFNJC about Indigenous laws
Press Release
05/05/25

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

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...
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Justice Services

There are many legal services available for Indigenous people in BC including Gladue Reports.
Help is just a call, text or email away.

Legal Help
and Support

Legal Help
and Support

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Indigenous Justice Centre

The BC First Nations Justice Council operates fifteen Indigenous Justice Centres across BC and a Virtual Centre, helping with family and criminal law issues.

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Requesting a Gladue Report

Judges must consider the unique circumstances of Indigenous people in court, known as Gladue rights.

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Help filing
a complaint

Had a negative experience with a lawyer, judge, or police officer? Learn about the complaints process here.

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