All BCFNJC offices are closed for the "Good Friday" and "Easter Monday" stat holidays on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. Regular hours will resume: Tuesday, April 7th.

Today, we uplift the Matriarchs and leaders who are the foundation of our communities. The path to justice is shaped by the strength of Indigenous women & 2SLGBTQIA+ kin. We reaffirm our daily work toward a future where every woman lives in safety, dignity, and self-determination.. #IWD2026 #BCFNJC

Register for the Regional Justice Forum (North) in Prince George, March 10–11! One funded delegate per Northern BC First Nation. Help shape the National Indigenous Justice Strategy and share your community’s priorities. Register: bcfnjc.com/bcfnjc-regio...

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

We offer our deepest sympathy to the families and community members of Tumbler Ridge. May the memories of the lives lost be honoured and may the community find strength in one another during this difficult time. We stand with Tumbler Ridge in grief, in remembrance, and in resolve. -BCFNJC

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

The BCFNJC Women’s Team is sharing an external evaluation of the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan. Built on transparency, this report ensures our commitments are being actioned, not just on paper. Our gratitude to Firelight & WAGE Canada Read: trackingjustice.bcfnjc.com/celebrating-...

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Day 2 of FNLG on Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh homelands. Thoughtful conversations, new connections, and many familiar faces. Grateful for every discussion on community needs and access to justice. #FNLG2025 #BCFNJC  

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

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

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

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

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. bit.ly/41VzHAN

Happening TODAY in Prince Rupert! Join us for the Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre Open House

Heads up! Our offices at the BC First Nations Justice Council will be closed on Monday, August 4th for the stat holiday (BC Day). We will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday, August 5th 2025. #BCFirstNationsJusticeCouncil #OfficeClosure #Community

BCFNJC opens the doors to the Indigenous Diversion Centre (IDC) in Prince George aiming to divert Indigenous individuals from the criminal justice system, offering culturally appropriate healing and support as an alternative to incarceration. Full release here: bit.ly/4lzo4aw/

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

BCFNJC's IWJP 2nd Progress Update from June 30, 2025 highlights: Strategy 8 (Man Camps), 9 (Crisis Response), 15 (Legislation & Policy). Watch the webinar: bit.ly/3IncIrC Your voice is crucial! ➡️ Feedback: bit.ly/40RdR0L 📧 Questions: [email protected] #IndigenousWomen #JusticePlan #BCFNJC

Sharing the impact and progress with the communities we serve.

We are inviting you to join us as our Indigenous Women's Justice team is hosting the following webinar for an update on the Indigenous Women's Justice Plan (IWJP). We're committed to transparency in tracking justice, and this is your opportunity to hear directly about our progress.

BCFNJC was honoured to attend the Indigenous Legal Orders Conference hosted by CLEBC today on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in Vancouver, BC.

Kory Wilson (Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla), Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council was in Ottawa this morning to show support of and alignment with the Assembly of First Nations as it releases the National First Nations Justice Strategy.

June is Indigenous History Month, a time to honor the strength, brilliance, and sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.

This Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQIA+ people across these lands. BCFNJC honours the teachings, resistance, and love that exist at the intersections of Indigeneity, gender, and sexuality. We see you. We celebrate you. We walk beside you. 🌈✊🏽 #PrideMonth #BCFNJC

It’s been a full week for the BC First Nations Justice Council. Council Member Boyd Peters hosted a keynote during the Restoring Justice for Indigenous Youth gathering in Terrace, while Council Member Clifford White, presented at the Federation of Law Reform Agencies of Canada.

Building a more just future for First Nations in BC requires a clear path forward. The BC First Nations Justice Strategy is that path and the BCFNJC is dedicated to its implementation. With leaders like Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, OC, we're working towards meaningful change in the justice system.