
UN International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019 shines a spotlight on the fight to save and preserve Indigenous languages in BC and across Canada
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: Today, representatives from the First Nations Leadership Council and the First...
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FNLC DEMANDS OVERHAUL OF SYSTEMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
On Monday Dec.10, the Representative for Children and Youth released the report Alone and Afraid:...
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First Nations Summit congratulates AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on his re-election
The First Nations Summit (FNS) Executive congratulates Perry Bellegarde on his re-election as National Chief...
Read MoreFNLC Statement on contracted Residential agencies for Children and Youth in Care
The First Nations Leadership Council is outraged at the continued risk that Indigenous youth in...
Read MoreFirst Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) statement on BILL 26 (2018) – Child, Family and Community Service Amendment Act
Yesterday the Government of BC introduced amendments to the CFCSA in Bill C-26. These amendments...
Read MoreUBC Opens Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) and Offers Statement of Apology Related to the Indian Residential School System
UBC President Santa J. Ono delivered a statement of apology for the university’s involvement in...
Read MoreComments 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...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit applauds announcement of new Indigenous Framework by Trudeau Government
The First Nations Summit welcomes and applauds today’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to...
Read MoreStanley verdict reveals deep chasm in Canada’s Justice System
The First Nations Summit is echoing the call for an examination and overhaul of Canada’s...
Read MoreBC First Nations Leadership Council applauds Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Order: Federal government must act
The BC First Nations Leadership Council applauds the fourth legal order issued by the Canadian...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit acknowledges federal apology to former students of Newfoundland and Labrador residential schools
First Nations Summit Leaders today welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement of apology on behalf...
Read MoreCanada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council sign Reconciliation Charter committing to the care of First Nations children and youth
The health and well-being of Indigenous children is a top priority for the Government of...
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