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
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
September 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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
Today we're focusing on two topics, the first is Professional Development.
#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
September 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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
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
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
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
Today's focus is on Professional Development.
#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
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
Today's post narrows in on our work in the Legal System. #NDTR #LegalSystem #Justice #BCFNJC
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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
Today's focus is on an area we are deeply involved in, Justice.
#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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
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
Today's focus is on Child Wellbeing.
#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
September 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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.
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
#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
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
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
August 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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
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
bit.ly/41VzHAN
August 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“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
bit.ly/41VzHAN