Intertwining Kinship & Justice
A Client’s Journey Through BCFNJC’s Indigenous Justice Centre – a story on how the BCFNJC is different, and is working to transform justice. “We are doing things differently, outside the framework of a conventional law firm. Our work is holistic, rooted in healing and restoration. With each client we serve, we know that we serve […]
3rd Annual BC First Nations Justice Forum What We Heard Report
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is pleased to share the What We Heard Report from the 3rd Annual First Nations Justice Forum (Justice Forum), along with video lectures from the event that legal professionals may use to fulfill the Law Society of British Columbia’s accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Read the full […]
3rd Annual Justice Forum – Minister’s Panel: Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Ministers Panel – BCFNJC’s Tripartite Relationship and Commitment to Collaboration. Through a pre-recorded video message, the Honourable Arif Virani emphasized that collaboration was at the core of reconciliation work, and this included the implementation of the UNDA Action Plan, which is guided by the principles of consultation, cooperation, and co-development. Minister Virani looked forward to […]
3rd Annual Justice Forum – Minister’s Panel: Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, MP, Public Safety Canada
Through a pre-recorded video message, Dominic Leblanc thanked the BCFNJC for their efforts on behalf of First Nations communities in BC to address the decades-long trend of over representation of First Nations people in Canada’s criminal justice system.
What We Heard – Visual Summary #5 [Day Three]
What We Heard – Visual Summary #4 [Day Two]
What We Heard – Visual Summary #3 [Day Two]
What We Heard – Visual Summary #2 [Day One]
What We Heard – Visual Summary #1 [Day One]
Michelle Buchholz, Visual Practitioner, shared the visual images captured during Day 1 of the Forum.
What We Heard – A Justice Caretaker: Ellie Sellars
Ellie Sellars is from the Secwépemc and a Native Courtworker. Hear Ellie reflect on her past experiences, using her insights to emphasize the need for community care and cultural understanding in the justice system.
