Historic vote elects five Indigenous benchers to the Law Society of BC
tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Syilx Territory – The Law Society of BC (LSBC) announced the results of its annual election of benchers who govern the society and the outcome is historic for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]