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FNLC pleased BC Court of Appeal upholds decision that demonstration of Indigenous ceremonies in schools, does not infringe on religious freedoms

December  13, 2022  (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership...

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First Nations Summit thanks Premier Horgan for his service to BC and for his significant commitments on Indigenous Issues

June 28, 2022 Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The First Nations Summit thanks...

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First Nations Summit commends move to make Indigenous-focused coursework mandatory for BC secondary school students

March 7, 2022 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) – The First Nations...

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Improving outcomes for First Nations children in care

For Immediate Release: First Nations Leadership Council Ministry of Education Ministry of Children and Family...

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FNLC Condemns Ongoing and Persistent Racism in BC

January 10, 2020 (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is deeply concerned...

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Comments by BC Liberal MLA Mike Morris show clear lack of understanding

The First Nations Summit is astounded and disappointed by the clear lack of understanding shown...

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Aboriginal Education Audit Shows Need for Increased Accountability in Public Education System, Says First Nations Leadership

For Immediate Release November 5, 2015 Aboriginal Education Audit Shows Need for Increased Accountability in...

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Federal unilateralism will not achieve reconciliation in First Nations education

(Coast Salish Territories / Vancouver) The political leadership of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs,...

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Federal "Blueprint" for National First Nations Education Act Fails to Address BC First Nations' Concerns

(Coast Salish Territories / Vancouver, July 17, 2013) The political leadership of the Union of...

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First Nations Leadership Council Calls on Next Federal Government to Finally Honour Education Agreement

(Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver – April 21, 2011) The BC Assembly of First Nations,...

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First Nations Leadership Council Calls on Next Federal Government to Finally Honour Education Agreement

(Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver – April 21, 2011) The BC Assembly of First Nations,...

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Federal Government’s First Nations Post Secondary Report Earns a Failing Grade

First Nations are frustrated that, once again, the federal government is dictating how First Nations...

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