Tracking Justice

Upholding our accountability to First Nations, BCFNJC must track the progress and impacts of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy in ways that honour the protocols, medicines, and truths First Nations and Indigenous people choose to share with us.

Client Service Story
• June 5, 2025

A Second Chance

*Certain details of this story, including names, have been withheld or changed to protect the confidentiality and safety of our clients and staff.* The fluorescent lights of the Nanaimo courthouse hallway hummed steadily as Joseph adjusted the collar of his crisp button-up shirt. It was the first time in fourteen...

Featured Updates

Client Service Story

Your Truth is Sacred

Client Service Story

The Long Road to Justice

Client Service Story

Not One More Child

Building Cultural Competency in Policing: New, Nation-Wide Training Program Created by the BC First Nations Justice Council

Strategy Updates

BCFNJC is dedicated to moving forward the 25 strategies outlined in the BC First Nations Justice Strategy. Discover the latest updates and progress we’ve made on these featured strategies.

Strategy 4

Track 1 and Track 2

Expanding a Network of Indigenous Justice Centres

Establishing Indigenous Justice Centres (IJCs) that will provide culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people.

Strategy 20

Track 1

Cultural Competency Standards, Training, and Education

Developing standards for cultural competency and a training program for all those who interact with Indigenous people in the justice system, including police and Crown Counsel.

Strategy 1

Track 1

Upholding the Presumption of Diversion

Ensuring the core value of presumption of diversion is consistently applied to help Indigenous people break free from cycles of harmful interactions with the justice system.

Community Contributions

Contribute your communities stories mindfully and with intention. We want to elevate and share the contributions of all who support our work.

Our Purpose

Implementing the BC First Nations Justice Strategy requires a collective approach that is grounded in transparency and accountability. We invite you to view the purpose of the Strategy and the BC First Nations Justice Council

Our Work

We invite you to explore our exciting work in pursuit of Strategy implementation and follow along every step of the way to see the detail of what we are doing to advance it.