Work with Us
Culture Our team is made up of passionate people who all have the drive to see transformative change for Indigenous people in BC. Our work is grounded in the teachings […]
Logo and Story
Salmon Persevere Salmon are treasured by the many diverse First Nations across BC. Salmon have sustained our peoples since time immemorial and protected us from hunger. We, as human beings, […]
Vision, Mission, Values
Vision BC First Nations children and families thriving in peace and security, their dignity and well-being supported by a trusted and representative justice system. Mission The BC First Nations Justice […]
Meet the Council
Who We Are
The BC First Nations Justice Council was created in 2015 by the BC Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Summit and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. There are […]
Corrections and the BC First Nations Justice Strategy
The over-representation of Indigenous peoples within corrections is a long-standing crisis that is growing in magnitude and urgency. Indigenous peoples are making up a growing proportion of those engaged in […]
Judiciary and the BC First Nations Justice Strategy
The administration of justice includes a broad scope of functions related to the application of the legal system – such as legal orders, legal representation, prosecution, and the courts. For […]
BC First Nations Justice Strategy by sector
Law enforcement, judiciary and corrections all have a role to play in improving justice system outcomes for First Nations in BC. Law enforcement and the Justice Strategy Policing is most […]
Law enforcement and the BC First Nations Justice Strategy
Policing is most often the first aspect of a person’s interaction with the justice system. In the First Nations context, police forces have historically played a role in imposing colonialism, […]
Justice Strategy FAQs
What is the BC First Nations Justice Strategy The BC First Nations Justice Strategy (the Strategy) signed March 6, 2020 mandates the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and its […]