BC First Nations Justice Council
@bcfnjc.com
Nonprofit organization
Justice through self-determination
303-1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna V4T 3A4
https://linktr.ee/bcfnjc
Justice through self-determination
303-1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna V4T 3A4
https://linktr.ee/bcfnjc
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Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Please note that the BCFNJC offices will be closing for the holiday season starting end-of-day Friday, December 19, 2025.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Operations will resume fully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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
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
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
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
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
We’re back at Doig River First Nation for Day 2 of the Walking the Path of Justice Conference. Council Member Clifford White speaks later today. If you’re here, visit our table! Our Fort St. John Legal Assistant, Nicole Amstutz, is happy to answer questions.
#BCFNJC
#BCFNJC
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We’re back at Doig River First Nation for Day 2 of the Walking the Path of Justice Conference. Council Member Clifford White speaks later today. If you’re here, visit our table! Our Fort St. John Legal Assistant, Nicole Amstutz, is happy to answer questions.
#BCFNJC
#BCFNJC
We raise our hands to Doig River First Nation as Day 1 of the Walking the Path of Justice Conference wraps up. Honoured to support work grounded in Track 2 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy. Grateful for Andrew Hanna today and Clifford White speaking tomorrow.
#BCFNJC
#BCFNJC
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
We raise our hands to Doig River First Nation as Day 1 of the Walking the Path of Justice Conference wraps up. Honoured to support work grounded in Track 2 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy. Grateful for Andrew Hanna today and Clifford White speaking tomorrow.
#BCFNJC
#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
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
We recognize and honour the courageous Indigenous veterans who have served and continue to do so with exceptional valor and distinction. Their sacrifices and contributions to the military and history are profound and invaluable.
#NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeteransDay
#NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeteransDay
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We recognize and honour the courageous Indigenous veterans who have served and continue to do so with exceptional valor and distinction. Their sacrifices and contributions to the military and history are profound and invaluable.
#NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeteransDay
#NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeteransDay
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
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.
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
#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
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
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 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
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
Gratitude to our Elders, Youth, and First Nations partners for helping shift towards intergenerational excellence.
View our progress: TrackingJustice.com
#NDTRC #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
September 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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
Gratitude to our Elders, Youth, and First Nations partners for helping shift towards intergenerational excellence.
View our progress: TrackingJustice.com
#NDTRC #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
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
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 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
September 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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...
🔸Register for Downtown tours here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconcilin...
🔸Register for tours at Beechwood Cemetery here: landing.beechwoodottawa.ca/national-day...
September 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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...
🔸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
Thank you to our hosts, PARCA for the continued opportunities, dialogue, and collaboration.
#BCFNJC #IndigenousJustice #JusticeTransformation
September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
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
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
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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