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SUMMARY:Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy Engagement Session - Cranbrook
DESCRIPTION:The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is hosting a regional engagement session in Cranbrook to hear directly from BC First Nations on the implementation of the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy. \nLocation\nCranbrook – St. Eugene Resort\n7777 Mission Rd\, Cranbrook\, BC \nThe session will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meals and honouraria will be provided to participants. \n\nPlease\, RSVP today to save your spot. \nIf you have any any questions\, feel free contact vaughn.beaulieu-mercredi@bcfnjc.com.
URL:https://bcfnjc.com/event/federal-indigenous-justice-strategy-engagement-session-cranbrook
LOCATION:Cranbrook – St. Eugene Resort\, 7777 Mission Rd\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:National Indigenous Justice Strategy
ORGANIZER;CN="Vaughn Beaulieu-Mercredi":MAILTO:vaughn.beaulieu-mercredi@bcfnjc.com
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement: Police Accountability in Kamloops – Thursday\, October 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The BC First Nations Justice Council invites Kamloops and surrounding communities to join our Police Accountability Unit (PAU) for a day of dialogue\, education\, and direct support.\n  \n\nSince 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.\n\n  \nThis full-day event includes two sessions:\nMorning: A Know Your Rights seminar to empower community members with knowledge about rights\, processes\, and avenues for accountability within policing.\n\n  \nAfternoon: 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.\nFor more on this work\, read Strategy 7 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy: Stronger Oversight and Accountability.\n  \nEvent Details\nHost Nation: Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc\nVenue: Moccasin Square Gardens\n357 Chief Alex Thomas Way\, Kamloops\, BC\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nCost: Free (Breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments provided)\n  \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. – Breakfast is served\n9:00 a.m. – Know Your Rights Seminar\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n1:00 p.m. – Community Roundtable Discussion\n4:30 p.m. – Event concludes\n  \n1:1 Engagement Sessions\nThe team will also be offering confidential one-on-one sessions for community members.\nIf you would like to book one of the available 1:1 sessions\, please indicate your request and preferred timing during registration.
URL:https://bcfnjc.com/event/community-engagement-pau-kamloops
LOCATION:Moccasin Square Gardens\, 357 Chief Alex Thomas Way\, Kamloops\, BC\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BC First Nations Provincial Justice Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the fourth annual BC First Nations Provincial Justice Forum\nThis three-day working forum will bring together First Nations leadership\, community members\, Elders and Youth\, justice partners\, and service providers to share knowledge and elevate community-based solutions. \nThe purpose of the Forum is to strengthen Indigenous-led justice approaches and to hear from First Nations on their priorities for the implementation of both the BC First Nations Justice Strategy and the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy. \nThe Forum is a space for BCFNJC to report back to community on our progress and challenges in the advancement of the Strategy\, and to work together on next steps towards improving justice outcomes for Indigenous people and restoring traditional legal structures. \nThe Forum is shaped by the First Nations communities BCFNJC exists to serve and is rooted in the understanding that justice work is not only about systems change\, but about carrying teachings\, relationships\, and responsibilities forward for future generations. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDate: October 26\, 27 and 28\, 2026\nLocation: Westin Bayshore – Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr. Vancouver\, BC\nRegistration deadline: October 2\, 2026\n\nClick here to register \n  \nPricing Structure\nTo ensure sustainable support for delegates from BC First Nations\, Elders\, Youth and community members to attend the Forum\, please note we have introduced a new pricing structure for this event. \nThank you for supporting equitable opportunities to attend the Forum through your ticket purchase\, and for considering sponsoring a ticket for an Elder or Youth. \nIf this pricing and reimbursement structure is a barrier to attendance for BC First Nations community members\, Elders or Youth\, please reach out to us directly (justiceforum@bcfnjc.com). \n  \nFees & Reimbursement\n\nBC First Nations: Free registration\, free accommodations\, and travel reimbursement upon request for one Primary Delegate per First Nation. Additional members $300 each\, with no accommodation or travel coverage.\n\n  \n\nIndigenous Justice Partner Organizations: Free registration for one Primary Delegate per organization. Accommodations and travel costs may be reimbursed\, subject to availability and upon request. Additional representatives $300 each\, with no accommodation or travel coverage. We kindly encourage organizations to send a local representative if possible.\n\n  \n\nElders & Youth: Free registration\, with no accommodation or travel coverage.* To join the waitlist to access sponsor funds to support accommodations and travel coverage\, please proceed to the registration form.\n\n  \n\nNon-Indigenous Justice Partner Organization: $600 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.\n\n  \n\nGovernment Representative: $600 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.\n\n  \n\nIndividual: $800 registration fee with no accommodation or travel coverage.\n\n  \n\nSponsor an Elder or Youth: $400 in addition to your fees as listed above.\n\n  \nRegistration\nClick here to register \nRegistration will close on October 2\, 2026. \nWe look forward to gathering to shape a strong community-led vision for justice for First Nations across British Columbia\, together. \nIf you have questions about the event\, registration or pricing\, please contact justiceforum@bcfnjc.com.
URL:https://bcfnjc.com/event/bc-first-nations-provincial-justice-forum-2026
LOCATION:Westin Bayshore – Vancouver\, 1601 Bayshore Dr.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6G 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC First Nations Justice Forum
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