BC First Nations Justice Council

10/15/2026

📢 Kamloops Community Engagement | Police Accountability Unit

The BC First Nations Justice Council’s Police Accountability Unit is hosting a free community engagement session in Kamloops on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

We invite community members to join us to learn about your rights, share your experiences with policing, and provide direct input to help shape culturally safe, community-led police oversight.

What to expect:
✅ Know Your Rights Seminar
✅ Community Roundtable Discussion
✅ Confidential 1:1 Support Sessions Available (see RSVP for more info)
✅ Complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees

Event Details:
Moccasin Square Gardens
357 Chief Alex Thomas Way,
Kamloops, BC

Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

today by visiting: https://bcfnjc.com/event/community-engagement-pau-kamloops/

The BC First Nations Justice Council invites Kamloops and surrounding communities to join our Police Accountability Unit (PAU) for a day of dialogue, education, and direct support.   Since our […]

10/14/2026

The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) invites BC First Nations community members, leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and justice partners to join a regional engagement session in on the implementation of the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy.

This gathering is an opportunity for BC First Nations to share their perspectives, experiences, and priorities, helping to inform and shape the implementation of the strategy in British Columbia.

Meals and honoraria will be provided in recognition of the time, knowledge, and experiences shared.

Attendance is free; however, registration is required.

🎟️ Register today to reserve your spot:
https://bcfnjc.com/event/federal-indigenous-justice-strategy-engagement-session-cranbrook/

10/09/2026

Please note that all BCFNJC offices are closed for the Monday, October 12th stat holiday (otherwise known as Thanksgiving Day).

Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, October 13th.

10/05/2026

The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) invites BC First Nations community members, leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and justice partners to join a regional engagement session in on the implementation of the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy.

This gathering is an opportunity for BC First Nations to share their perspectives, experiences, and priorities, helping to inform and shape the implementation of the strategy in British Columbia.

Meals and honoraria will be provided in recognition of the time, knowledge, and experiences shared.

Attendance is free; however, registration is required.

🎟️ Register today to reserve your spot:
https://bcfnjc.com/event/federal-indigenous-justice-strategy-engagement-session-cranbrook

10/04/2026

October 4th is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ (MMIWG2S+), also known as Sisters in Spirit Day.

The movement began in 2004 through the work of the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), which launched the Sisters in Spirit initiative to bring awareness to the alarming rates of violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ document stories, and advocate for justice and systemic change. The initiative's research revealed hundreds of Indigenous women and girls who were missing or murdered, helping bring national attention to a crisis that Indigenous families had been speaking about for generations.

Since then, Sisters in Spirit has grown into a grassroots movement of remembrance, advocacy, and action. Every year on October 4th, communities gather in vigils, walks, and ceremonies to honour those who are missing, those who were taken, and the families who continue to carry their stories.

Today on October 4th we remember why this work exists. We remember our Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives whose voices have too often gone unheard. We remember the families still searching for answers, the survivors whose strength continues to inspire us, and those who continue to face violence and injustice every day. May they remain at the center of every conversation we have, every decision we make, and every path we choose.

We raise our hands to our ancestors, our matriarchs, our loved ones who have journeyed to the spirit world. We know they continue to walk beside us.

10/01/2026

Join us today for Red Dresses, Shared Hearts: Threads of Remembrance, a community event honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Peoples.

📅 October 1, 2026

🕛 Drop in any time between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

📍 Prince George IJC (511 George Street, Prince George, BC)

📍 Kelowna IJC (275 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC)

Create remembrance signs and red dress pins that will be carried and displayed during National Sisters in Spirit Day events on October 4th.

Materials will be included and light refreshments will be provided.

Together, we remember. Together, we raise awareness. Together, we call for change.

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09/28/2026

Reminder: BCFNJC offices will be closed Wednesday, September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We encourage everyone to take time to reflect, remember, and honour Survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home.

Regular office hours will resume Thursday, October 1st.

09/28/2026

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of Indigenous justice in BC.

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual BC First Nations Provincial Justice Forum.

Over three days, participants will come together to share experiences, strengthen relationships, and advance community-driven solutions that support Indigenous-led justice.

Your voice, knowledge, and experience matter.

👉 Secure your spot today. Visit our website to register at https://bcfnjc.com/event/bc-first-nations-provincial-justice-forum-2026/