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The B.C. First Nations Justice Council says a report critical of the RCMP echoes what they’ve been saying for years. “We need trauma-informed police officers...," said Judith Sayers, a director with the BCFNJC.
The B.C. First Nations Justice Council says a report critical of the RCMP echoes what they’ve been saying for years. “We need trauma-informed police officers...," said Judith Sayers, a director with the BCFNJC.
Watchdog says RCMP can do better with Indigenous peoples
The B.C. First Nations Justice Council says a report critical of the RCMP echoes what they’ve been saying for years: “We need trauma-informed police officers, we need culturally informed police office...
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July 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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The B.C. First Nations Justice Council says a report critical of the RCMP echoes what they’ve been saying for years. “We need trauma-informed police officers...," said Judith Sayers, a director with the BCFNJC.
The B.C. First Nations Justice Council says a report critical of the RCMP echoes what they’ve been saying for years. “We need trauma-informed police officers...," said Judith Sayers, a director with the BCFNJC.
BCFNJC Chair Kory Wilson and Katisha Paul met with Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and were joined by Regional Chief Terry Teegee, PLS’s Jennifer Duncan, and Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie from Saskatchewan.
Strong discussions on the future of justice and collaboration. 🪶⚖️ #BCFNJC
Strong discussions on the future of justice and collaboration. 🪶⚖️ #BCFNJC
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BCFNJC Chair Kory Wilson and Katisha Paul met with Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and were joined by Regional Chief Terry Teegee, PLS’s Jennifer Duncan, and Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie from Saskatchewan.
Strong discussions on the future of justice and collaboration. 🪶⚖️ #BCFNJC
Strong discussions on the future of justice and collaboration. 🪶⚖️ #BCFNJC
Today, BCFNJC Chair Kory Wilson and Managing Policy Lawyer Christina Cook met with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
We look forward to continuing this collaborative work to ensure equitable outcomes for our communities.
#IndigenousJustice #BCFNJC
We look forward to continuing this collaborative work to ensure equitable outcomes for our communities.
#IndigenousJustice #BCFNJC
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today, BCFNJC Chair Kory Wilson and Managing Policy Lawyer Christina Cook met with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
We look forward to continuing this collaborative work to ensure equitable outcomes for our communities.
#IndigenousJustice #BCFNJC
We look forward to continuing this collaborative work to ensure equitable outcomes for our communities.
#IndigenousJustice #BCFNJC
Huge congrats to BCFNJC’s Christina J. Cook, KC on her re-election as a Bencher!
Her continued leadership ensures Indigenous voices and perspectives remain at the decision-making table. We are so proud of your impact!
#IndigenousBencher #BCFNJC #IndigenousLawyer
Her continued leadership ensures Indigenous voices and perspectives remain at the decision-making table. We are so proud of your impact!
#IndigenousBencher #BCFNJC #IndigenousLawyer
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Huge congrats to BCFNJC’s Christina J. Cook, KC on her re-election as a Bencher!
Her continued leadership ensures Indigenous voices and perspectives remain at the decision-making table. We are so proud of your impact!
#IndigenousBencher #BCFNJC #IndigenousLawyer
Her continued leadership ensures Indigenous voices and perspectives remain at the decision-making table. We are so proud of your impact!
#IndigenousBencher #BCFNJC #IndigenousLawyer
The BC First Nations Justice Council is seeking bold #Lawyers committed to promoting healing pathways for Indigenous Peoples to join our amazing team in #Cranbrook.
Apply today secure.collage.co/jobs/bc-firs...
#BCFNJC #Jobs #Cranbrook
Apply today secure.collage.co/jobs/bc-firs...
#BCFNJC #Jobs #Cranbrook
July 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The BC First Nations Justice Council is seeking bold #Lawyers committed to promoting healing pathways for Indigenous Peoples to join our amazing team in #Cranbrook.
Apply today secure.collage.co/jobs/bc-firs...
#BCFNJC #Jobs #Cranbrook
Apply today secure.collage.co/jobs/bc-firs...
#BCFNJC #Jobs #Cranbrook
It's been an inspiring few days at the First Nations Leadership Gathering in Vancouver!
Pictured here with members of the @bcfnjc.bsky.social, one of many excellent meetings this week. More to come 🌱
#bcpoli #firstnationsleadershipgathering
Pictured here with members of the @bcfnjc.bsky.social, one of many excellent meetings this week. More to come 🌱
#bcpoli #firstnationsleadershipgathering
January 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's been an inspiring few days at the First Nations Leadership Gathering in Vancouver!
Pictured here with members of the @bcfnjc.bsky.social, one of many excellent meetings this week. More to come 🌱
#bcpoli #firstnationsleadershipgathering
Pictured here with members of the @bcfnjc.bsky.social, one of many excellent meetings this week. More to come 🌱
#bcpoli #firstnationsleadershipgathering
Lest we forget.
Today we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives.
BCFNJC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11th and reopening on Wednesday, Nov 12th.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Today we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives.
BCFNJC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11th and reopening on Wednesday, Nov 12th.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lest we forget.
Today we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives.
BCFNJC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11th and reopening on Wednesday, Nov 12th.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Today we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives.
BCFNJC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11th and reopening on Wednesday, Nov 12th.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Drawing from circles with 220+ Indigenous youth, this report maps the path from punishment to prevention.
To the youth who spoke: We see you.
Read the full report
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#BCFNJC #IndigenousYouth
To the youth who spoke: We see you.
Read the full report
trackingjustice.bcfnjc.com/witnessing-t...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousYouth
December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Drawing from circles with 220+ Indigenous youth, this report maps the path from punishment to prevention.
To the youth who spoke: We see you.
Read the full report
trackingjustice.bcfnjc.com/witnessing-t...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousYouth
To the youth who spoke: We see you.
Read the full report
trackingjustice.bcfnjc.com/witnessing-t...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousYouth
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
#EldersGathering #BCFNJC #HonouringElders
September 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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
#EldersGathering #BCFNJC #HonouringElders
Join the BCFNJC Indigenous Women's Justice team for "Paddling Together."
Hear from leaders Christine Wilson, Sherry Da & Alexandra Bridges on culturally grounded, community-led decision-making.
Register: bcfnjc.com/event/paddli...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #MMIWG2S
Hear from leaders Christine Wilson, Sherry Da & Alexandra Bridges on culturally grounded, community-led decision-making.
Register: bcfnjc.com/event/paddli...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #MMIWG2S
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Join the BCFNJC Indigenous Women's Justice team for "Paddling Together."
Hear from leaders Christine Wilson, Sherry Da & Alexandra Bridges on culturally grounded, community-led decision-making.
Register: bcfnjc.com/event/paddli...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #MMIWG2S
Hear from leaders Christine Wilson, Sherry Da & Alexandra Bridges on culturally grounded, community-led decision-making.
Register: bcfnjc.com/event/paddli...
#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #MMIWG2S
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
#SistersInSpirit
October 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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
#SistersInSpirit
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
#BCFNJC #IndigenousLaw #IBA #LegalReform #FirstNationsJustice
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
#BCFNJC #IndigenousLaw #IBA #LegalReform #FirstNationsJustice
Day 1 at the First Nations Leadership Gathering on Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh homelands.
BCFNJC Council and our Vancouver IJC team connected with leadership, partners & Premier Eby. Looking forward to Day 2!
#FNLG2025 #BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice
BCFNJC Council and our Vancouver IJC team connected with leadership, partners & Premier Eby. Looking forward to Day 2!
#FNLG2025 #BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice
November 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Day 1 at the First Nations Leadership Gathering on Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh homelands.
BCFNJC Council and our Vancouver IJC team connected with leadership, partners & Premier Eby. Looking forward to Day 2!
#FNLG2025 #BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice
BCFNJC Council and our Vancouver IJC team connected with leadership, partners & Premier Eby. Looking forward to Day 2!
#FNLG2025 #BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice
BCFNJC celebrates the history and spirit of Black and Afro-Indigenous people in BC. We value the shared values that unite our communities as we build a future of mutual respect and belonging for all.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #AfroIndigenous #BCFNJC #Community
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #AfroIndigenous #BCFNJC #Community
February 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
BCFNJC celebrates the history and spirit of Black and Afro-Indigenous people in BC. We value the shared values that unite our communities as we build a future of mutual respect and belonging for all.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #AfroIndigenous #BCFNJC #Community
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #AfroIndigenous #BCFNJC #Community
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
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 consistent resistance to measures to address racism - and residential school denialism - are part of an ongoing effort by a group of folks to rewrite history.
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Racist Resolution Proposed by Law Society of British Columbia Members
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) denounces and strongly opposes a resolution that has been put forward by two Law Society of British Columbia (Law Society) members for consideration at th...
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December 2, 2024 at 8:48 PM
The consistent resistance to measures to address racism - and residential school denialism - are part of an ongoing effort by a group of folks to rewrite history.
bcfnjc.com/2024/09/09/b...
bcfnjc.com/2024/09/09/b...
It is with deep sadness that the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) acknowledges the passing of Joan Phillip (Amshen).
September 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
It is with deep sadness that the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) acknowledges the passing of Joan Phillip (Amshen).
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
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
All BCFNJC offices are closed for the "Thanksgiving Day" stat holiday on Monday, October 13th.
Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, October 14th.
Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, October 14th.
October 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
All BCFNJC offices are closed for the "Thanksgiving Day" stat holiday on Monday, October 13th.
Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, October 14th.
Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, October 14th.
BCFNJC recognizes and uplifts every voice within our communities and holds a special place of reverence and love for our Two-Spirit relatives. ❤️💛🤍🖤
June 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
BCFNJC recognizes and uplifts every voice within our communities and holds a special place of reverence and love for our Two-Spirit relatives. ❤️💛🤍🖤
BCFNJC is honoured to welcome Xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl, Grand Chief Steven Point to our Council.
Leading our Corrections & Courts portfolios, his guidance is vital to making lasting systemic change.
Link: bit.ly/4tjJYCX
Leading our Corrections & Courts portfolios, his guidance is vital to making lasting systemic change.
Link: bit.ly/4tjJYCX
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
BCFNJC is honoured to welcome Xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl, Grand Chief Steven Point to our Council.
Leading our Corrections & Courts portfolios, his guidance is vital to making lasting systemic change.
Link: bit.ly/4tjJYCX
Leading our Corrections & Courts portfolios, his guidance is vital to making lasting systemic change.
Link: bit.ly/4tjJYCX
She carried the voices of First Nations people into every room she entered with strength and determination, creating a path for generations to come. The BCFNJC will honour Joan’s memory by carrying forward the justice work she championed.
September 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
She carried the voices of First Nations people into every room she entered with strength and determination, creating a path for generations to come. The BCFNJC will honour Joan’s memory by carrying forward the justice work she championed.
BCFNJC is honoured to welcome Dr. Gwendolyn Point to the Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council. Dr. Point joins five other members of the council in supporting the culturally appropriate implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.
Link: bit.ly/3Ox7X1x
Link: bit.ly/3Ox7X1x
Dr. Gwendolyn Point joins BCFNJC Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council - BC First Nations Justice Council
OKANAGAN SYILX HOMELANDS, WESTBANK BC—The BC First Nations Justice Council warmly welcomes Dr. Gwendolyn Point to the Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council. Dr. Point joins five other members of the […]
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February 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM
BCFNJC is honoured to welcome Dr. Gwendolyn Point to the Elders and Knowledge Keepers Council. Dr. Point joins five other members of the council in supporting the culturally appropriate implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.
Link: bit.ly/3Ox7X1x
Link: bit.ly/3Ox7X1x
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
Watch the Event Recording here: www.youtube.com/live/LOrRcMZ...
Full release here: bit.ly/47o7965
October 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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
Watch the Event Recording here: www.youtube.com/live/LOrRcMZ...
Full release here: bit.ly/47o7965