The BC First Nations Justice Council Announces the Locations of 6 New Indigenous Justice Centres in BC
For Immediate Release October 17, 2024 More Indigenous people have access to community-based spaces and free, culturally safe legal services with the opening of six new Indigenous Justice Centres by […]
BCFNJC Statement: Racist Resolution Proposed by Law Society of British Columbia Members Supports Residential School and Genocide Denialism – Trust and Reconciliation Will Be Broken
For Immediate Release September 9, 2024 Okanagan syilx Territory, Westbank BC: The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) denounces and strongly opposes a resolution that has been put forward by […]
BC First Nations Justice Council Establishes Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council (EKKC), Welcomes Five Members
A province-wide, regionally representative body of Elders and Knowledge Keepers, the EKKC will support BCFNJC’s ability to advance justice by strengthening Indigenous protocols, traditional knowledge, and restorative justice processes. syilx […]
Indigenous Justice Centre expansion will create safer communities
“What we have accomplished with the expansion of the IJC network in B.C. is astonishing. In collaboration with First Nations and Indigenous communities, organizations, and leaders across the province, we have successfully established five new IJCs in the span of 12 months, hired a strong team of lawyers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and outreach workers and are ready to serve the needs of Indigenous people,” said Kory Wilson, chair, BC First Nations Justice Council.
Now Open: Indigenous Justice Centre Downtown Vancouver will provide Indigenous-led legal supports and services
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2024 From Gladue Reports to legal representation, the new centre located on 510 Beatty Street will offer critical justice services, anchored in community, to Indigenous […]
“BCFNJC condemns the distressing and deeply concerning findings of Dr. Zinger’s investigation. Ten years have passed since Spirit Matters was released and we have seen no justice, no improvement, no meaningful, systemic action from the Canadian Government to advance and fulfill the recommendations of the Office of the Correctional Investigator set out in that report – the ever-climbing rates of Indigenous over-incarceration is absolutely unacceptable, and all Canadians should be concerned,” stated Kory Wilson, BCFNJC Chair.
The BC First Nations Justice Council Announces Details of Regional Indigenous Justice Centre Expansion
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) has confirmed partnerships with access to justice specialists CALIBRATE and Indigenous capital projects design firm Reimagine Gathering to support the opening of five Indigenous Justice Centres (Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Surrey and Nanaimo).
BCFNJC Statement on Doug White Appointment as Special Counsel on Indigenous Reconciliation
The BC First Nations Justice Council congratulates Kwulasultun, Doug White on his appointment as Special Counsel to the Premier on Indigenous Reconciliation where he will expedite Indigenous issues held up between multiple government ministries.
No Justice For Julian Jones
The BC First Nations Justice Council (Justice Council) is appalled that, yet again, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has found no fault for a police officer who killed an Indigenous person.
BC First Nations Justice Council Welcomes Province of BC’s Commitment to Indigenous Justice Services
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes today’s announcement by Premier Eby to fully invest in the establishment and long-term operation of ten (10) new Indigenous Justice Centres over the next 2 years.