Community Engagement: Police Accountability in Victoria – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
September 23 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free
The BC First Nations Justice Council invites Victoria and surrounding communities to join our Police Accountability Unit (PAU) for a day of dialogue, education, and direct support.
Since our pilot launched in August 2024, the PAU has provided legal representation and support to Indigenous people affected by police violence, misconduct, and negligence. As we explore more options for Indigenous-led oversight and accountability in policing, your voice is essential to ensure our accountability mechanisms are culturally safe and effective.
This full-day event includes two sessions:
Morning: A Know Your Rights seminar to empower community members with knowledge about rights, processes, and avenues for accountability within policing.
Afternoon: A hosted lunch and roundtable discussion to hear directly from community members, service providers, and partners on experiences, perspectives, and opportunities related to policing oversight and accountability.
For more on this work, read Strategy 7 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy: Stronger Oversight and Accountability.
Event Details
Host Nation: Songhees Nation
Venue: Songhees Wellness Centre
1100 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC
Venue: Songhees Wellness Centre
1100 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free (Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free (Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided)
Agenda
8:30 a.m. – Breakfast is served
9:00 a.m. – Know Your Rights Seminar
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Community Roundtable Discussion
4:30 p.m. – Event concludes
9:00 a.m. – Know Your Rights Seminar
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Community Roundtable Discussion
4:30 p.m. – Event concludes
1:1 Engagement Sessions
The team will also be offering confidential one-on-one sessions for community members.
If you would like to book one of the available 1:1 sessions, please indicate your request and preferred timing during registration.
Community Engagement: Police Accountability in Victoria – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The BC First Nations Justice Council invites Victoria and surrounding communities to join our Police Accountability Unit (PAU) for a day of dialogue, education, and direct support.
Since our pilot launched in August 2024, the PAU has provided legal representation and support to Indigenous people affected by police violence, misconduct, and negligence. As we explore more options for Indigenous-led oversight and accountability in policing, your voice is essential to ensure our accountability mechanisms are culturally safe and effective.
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