Service Spotlight: Indigenous Diversion Centre
The innovative Indigenous Diversion Centre on Lheidli T’enneh Territory (Prince George), opened its doors to community members in July, 2025. The centre has since grown, expanded its offerings, and cemented its place in the community. The diversion centre is a space for second chances, where Indigenous people accused of minor crimes or being released from […]
First Regional Justice Forum held in northern B.C.
BCFNJC has launched a new series of annual regional forums to ensure equitable engagement opportunities for communities in the the northern, interior, and island regions. BCFNJC’s first regional justice forum was held on Lheidli T’enneh Territory (Prince George) on March 10–11, 2026, bringing together nearly 150 attendees and speakers from across northern B.C. Indigenous leadership, […]
Celebrating the Harvest: Evaluation of Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan released
BCFNJC acknowledges the financial support of Women and Gender Equality Canada during the implementation and transparency planning phase of the IWJP (June 2024- Dec 2025). Jan. 21, 2026 In holding true to values of transparency and accountability, the BCFNJC Women’s Team is proud to share an external evaluation of the implementation plan for the Indigenous Women’s […]
Women’s Team holds special Steering Committee gathering
On September 5, 2025, the BCFNJC Women’s Team gathered in circle in Vancouver to honor our Steering Committee matriarchs, whose wisdom continues to guide the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan (IWJP). The BCFNJC Women’s Team came together in the spirit of weaving the basket and paddling the canoe as one (implementation planning-action). This gathering was not […]
Second Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan Webinar hosted
On June 30, 2025, the Indigenous Women’s Justice Team hosted a second progress update on the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan (IWJP). In holding true to our values of transparency and accountability, the team provided an update on the work that has moved forward, as well as challenges encountered since the last update in October 2024, […]
Three Strategies prioritized for Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan
In spring 2025, the BC First Nations Justice Council Women’s Team prioritized three Strategies from the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan, after a major learning curve was concluding that it was not possible to move forward with full implementation plans for all 15 Strategies and 42 Lines of Action, at this time. With limited time, staff, […]
Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan workshop held at BC Society of Transition Houses forum
On October 23–25, 2024, the BCFNJC Women’s Team attended the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) Annual Training Forum (ATF) and hosted a workshop centered on the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan: Final Draft. The workshop included a presentation to over 30 participants to share and uphold the theme of ‘Strength and Solidarity: Weaving communities and […]
Meetings Held Between Province and Indigenous Women’s Team
From June 2024 – September 2024, the BCFNJC Women’s Team, supported by the Indigenous Justice Secretariat, Ministry of Attorney General, met with representatives from 28 areas of the Provincial government to discuss the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan (IWJP), look for alignment, and build relationships to assist in implementation planning. These were not consultations, but starting […]
Women’s Team Engages with Indigenous-Led and Allied Organizations
From Sept 2024 – Feb 2025, the Women’s Team reached out to 47 Indigenous-led and allied organizations and met with eight. Although eight may sound small, every door opened with honesty is sacred and meant to be. This included a meeting with the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, Ending Violence Association of BC, The […]
Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan Highlighted in EVA Keynote
BCFNJC Council Member Lydia Hwitsum (Xtli’li’ye) gave the keynote presentation at the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia’s 2024 Annual Training Forum on September 26, 2024, where she spoke about the Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan. As the Director and Alternate Chair for Indigenous Women’s Justice Plan, Lydia Hwitsum (Xtli’li’ye) spoke about the IWJP, sharing the […]
