BCFNJC launches new book to support Gladue implementation
tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Syilx Territory – The BC First Nations Justice Council is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated new book, The Gladue Principles: A Guide to the Jurisprudence, by Benjamin Ralston. A free PDF version of the entire book is available on the BCFNJC website, including free PDF user guides specifically for […]
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 Canada, an Indigenous person has the right for judges to consider their particular circumstances, including the unique systemic or background factors that may have played […]
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 about issues, influence behaviour, smash stereotypes, challenge biases and create ripples of change. What began in 1911, supported by more than one million people, continues […]
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 significantly divert low-risk Indigenous offenders away from incarnation and into addiction services and other corrective measures. “Bill C-22 would make changes to both the Criminal […]
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 Province of B.C. – a designation that recognizes Canadian lawyers for exceptional merit and contributions to the legal profession. Queen’s Counsel candidates must be nominated […]
Justice Strategy Signing Ceremony
First Nations organizations, Province endorse new First Nations Justice Strategy BC First Nations Justice Council member Rosalie Yazzie and Minister Mike Farnworth sign the BC First Nations Justice Strategy. NANAIMO ʹFirst Nations people can look forward to significant changes in the justice system following a decision by the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and […]
Justice Forum 2019
(Snuneymuxw Territory: Nanaimo, BC – April 9, 2019) – A gathering of First Nations leaders from across British Columbia will be meeting in Richmond for two intensive days of deliberation on the development of a strategy to transform the relationship of First Nations peoples with the criminal justice system. Hosted by the First Nations Justice […]
