BC First Nations Justice Council

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Join us for the National Forum on Justice, co-hosted by the AFN and the BC First Nations Justice Council. This forum will provide a space for First Nations throughout Canada to share knowledge and advance efforts to revitalize First Nations justice processes, laws, and legal systems. If you’re interested, please visit the AFN website for more information: ow.ly/n1eJ50Vg1kT.

Mark your calendar! The AFN will be co-hosting the National Justice Forum, alongside the British Columbia First Nations Justice Council, on April 2-3, 2025, in Vancouver, BC. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with First Nations throughout Canada and discuss the revitalization of First Nations laws and legal orders that will inform the implementation of the First Nations component of the Indigenous Justice Strategy. Register now and be part of the conversation: ow.ly/rnGA50Vg0Oo.

The CRT has an opportunity for an Indigenous Summer Law Student. This is a temporary position from May to Aug 2025. The application deadline is March 6, 2025 at 11 pm. See the job posting for more information and to apply. ow.ly/Ozin50V5Pq4 | #BCJobs #Hiring #LegalJobs

1/ The AFN and the BC First Nations Justice Council will be hosting the National Forum on Justice on April 2-3, 2025, in Vancouver, BC.

❄️ Important Notice: Our Victoria and Nanaimo Indigenous Justice Centres remain closed today, Tuesday - February 4th, 2025. For urgent assistance or support, please call the toll-free number at 1-866-786-0081. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Important Notice: The BC First Nations Justice Councils Victoria and Nanaimo Indigenous Justice Centres are closed today. For urgent assistance or support, please call the toll-free number at 1-866-786-0081. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

BCFNJC extends a heartfelt congratulations as we celebrate the inspiring individuals and organizations recognized with the 2024 BC Reconciliation Award. bcfnjc.com/2025/01/22/bcf…

We're here at the First Nations Leadership Gathering, we've got fresh tea so stop by our IJC Living Room and meet with our team. We are excited to share more about our Indigenous Justice Centres and services we offer throughout BC. Come say hi & learn more about our work!

ℹ️ Important Notice: Holiday Closure & Service Update Our offices will be closed from Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 4:30 PM and will reopen in the new year on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 8:30 AM. We wish you a wonderful holiday season.

UBCIC Youth Representative Katisha Paul speaking to an emergency resolution calling for a National Inquiry into Systemic Racism in Policing and First Nations Peoples Deaths. @AFN_Updates @BCFNJC @KatishaPaull

Public Safety Canada has awarded BCFNJC five years of funding to develop and run a pre-charge pilot program that will divert Indigenous people from entering the justice system and instead offer pathways to healing and support. Read more here: bit.ly/4hQZQqG

Lest we forget. Today we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives. BCFNJC offices will be closed on Monday, Nov 11th and reopening on Tuesday, Nov 12th. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

On Oct. 25th our Women, 2S+ team represented the BCFNJC at the BC Society of Transition Houses Annual Training Forum. We hosted an engaging workshop, delivering a presentation focused on our Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan. Our gratitude to all who participated!

Today, we recognize and honour the courageous Indigenous veterans who have served Canada with exceptional valor and distinction. Their sacrifices and contributions to the military and history are profound and invaluable. #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeteransDay

First Nations Leadership Council Supports the Families of First Nation Victims Killed by Police and Calls for a Nation-Wide State of Emergency: bit.ly/3C4IF4N Hugh Braker, FNS political executive member said, "The lack of action by governments to implement proposed solutions will only lead to more of our citizens being injured or dying at the hands of police. The time for action, including the fulsome implementation of the National and BC First Nations Justice Strategies, is now. Our communities can’t wait on the sidelines while our citizens continue to die at the hands of police across this country.” #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canadianpolitics

🛶 A Client’s Journey Through BCFNJC's Indigenous Justice Centre 🦅 “We are doing things differently, outside the framework of a conventional law firm. Our work is holistic, rooted in healing and restoration.” – Kirsten Barnes, IJC Clinical Director trackingjustice.bcfnjc.com/intertwining-k…

On Oct 15, 2024, the Indigenous Women’s Justice Team hosted an update on the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan (IWJP). The update included an overview on the IWJP: Final Draft, as well as the progress on the plan since release earlier this year. bit.ly/3NJGdmY

Staff Lawyer needed at BC First Nations Justice Council. This position is available in multiple locations across BC - see 'Job Details' on posting for more information: ow.ly/pWR050TNUF2 #BC #BCJobs

The BCFNJC Announces the Locations of 6 New IJCs in BC More Indigenous people have access to community-based spaces and free, culturally safe legal services with the opening of 6 new IJCs by the end of the year. bit.ly/4dONtZ9