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Nonprofit organization Justice through self-determination 303-1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna V4T 3A4 https://linktr.ee/bcfnjc
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Laura Huntington, our RSW from the Kelowna IJC, was at the 'What Happens Upstream Youth Conference', hosted by the OKIB Youth Leadership Council. A huge thank you to the #OKIB Youth Leadership Council for creating such an empowering space for young people.
BCFNJC's Andrea Hilland spoke on braiding Indigenous/Western legal systems, and Judith Sayers on Female Indigenous Leaders in Law this past weekend during the Indigenous Bar Association 37th Annual Conference. Thank you for having us!
#BCFNJC #IndigenousLaw #IBA #LegalReform #FirstNationsJustice
The BCFNJC and the Prince George RCMP have signed an agreement to advance Strategy 1 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy, aiming to reduce Indigenous overincarceration through diversion.

Watch the Event Recording here: www.youtube.com/live/LOrRcMZ...

Full release here: bit.ly/47o7965
All BCFNJC offices are closed for the "Thanksgiving Day" stat holiday on Monday, October 13th.

Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, October 14th.
BCFNJC honours MMIWG2SIA+ lives. This crisis is rooted in colonialism/racism. Justice requires profound systemic change. We push for it through the Indigenous Women's Justice Plan. Use your voice to demand the #CallsForJustice be implemented. We won't stop until all are safe.

#SistersInSpirit
We're reflecting on our response to TRC Calls to Action before #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation.

Gratitude to our Elders, Youth, and First Nations partners for helping shift towards intergenerational excellence.

View our progress: TrackingJustice.com

#NDTRC #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC First Nations Justice Council is highlighting how our work responds to the TRC's Calls to Action.

Today we're focusing on two topics, the first is Professional Development.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
What does justice look like to you? Your voice is powerful!

Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Peoples: Share your insights on safety and justice to shape the Indigenous Women's Justice Plan.

Take the survey here and make an impact: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCFNJC-IWJP
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC First Nations Justice Council is highlighting how our work responds to the TRC's Calls to Action.

Today's focus is on Professional Development.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
We're reflecting on how our work at the BC First Nations Justice Council responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today's post narrows in on our work in the Legal System. #NDTR #LegalSystem #Justice #BCFNJC
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BC First Nations Justice Council is highlighting how our work responds to the TRC's Calls to Action.

Today's focus is on an area we are deeply involved in, Justice.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
This week, we're reflecting on how our work at the BC First Nations Justice Council responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today's focus is on Child Wellbeing.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
It was a busy week last week at BCFNJC!

Highlights included our Chair, Kory Wilson, at the RBC Access to Justice Fireside Chat, and the Prince George Indigenous Diversion Centre Justice Gathering & Community Open House.

#BCFNJC
The BC First Nations Justice Council's work is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. This week, in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we'll share how we're putting reconciliation into action. #NDTR #TruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay
On Sept 5, we gathered to advance the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan, honoring our matriarchs and ancestors. Our focus was on implementing key strategies: addressing harms from man camps, strengthening crisis response, and advancing legislation for Indigenous women's safety. bit.ly/4pMcyeH
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Will we see you at the events taking place at Beechwood Cemetery & Downtown Ottawa for Orange Shirt Day? Register your spot in advance!

🔸Register for Downtown tours here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconcilin...

🔸Register for tours at Beechwood Cemetery here: landing.beechwoodottawa.ca/national-day...
Council Member Boyd Peters hosted a keynote this morning during the Restoring Justice for Indigenous Youth gathering on Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo) territory.

Thank you to our hosts, PARCA for the continued opportunities, dialogue, and collaboration.

#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #JusticeTransformation
We want to hear from you!

Your input is needed to help us put the IWJP into action. This survey is a chance to share your insights on justice and safety and help shape the future. Plus, you'll be entered into a draw for a $150 gift card!

Take the survey now: #[bit.ly/4gtnTfi
You’re invited!

Join us for the Indigenous Diversion Centre Open House on the unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh homelands. This is an opportunity to visit our new centre, meet our team, and learn more about the program.
Some of our team had the honour of attending the 2025 Elders Gathering in Vancouver last week, held on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

#EldersGathering #BCFNJC #HonouringElders
Heads up!

Our offices at the BC First Nations Justice Council will be closed on Monday, September 1st for the stat holiday (Labour Day).

We will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday, September 2nd 2025.

#BCFirstNationsJusticeCouncil #OfficeClosure #Community
“At the First Nations Justice Council, we don’t just see clients, we see relatives. Kin. And when kin are hurting, we circle around them.” Read latest story that documents our approach to serving clients at our Indigenous Justice Centres.

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We welcome all Gitxaala, Maxłaxaała, Lax Kwʼalaams, Gitga’at, Gitxsan, Nisga’a, Haisla, and Haida Peoples, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who are residing on the unceded and sovereign territory of the Ts'msyen homelands.