FNLC Celebrates the Passing of Bill C-91, An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – June 28, 2018) Today, Canada’s Governor General provided Bill C-91, An...
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Project approval illustrates need for passage of UN Declaration Implementation Act (Bill C-262)
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The First Nations Summit is disappointed with today’s...
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Conservative Senators’ Filibustering Threatens the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the BC Federation of Labour...
Read MoreFirst Nations Leadership Council concerned about Federal Cabinet Shuffle and New Direction in Relationship
The First Nations Leadership Council is deeply concerned that the recent shuffle in the federal Liberal cabinet...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit concerned about safety of Wet'suwet'en peoples and others remaining in vicinity of Gidimt'en camp
Following yesterday’s arrests, the leadership of the First Nations Summit (FNS) is concerned about the...
Read MoreB.C. government, First Nations will share gaming revenue, co-develop legislation to implement UN declaration
COAST SALISH TERRITORIES/VANCOUVER – B.C. First Nations will share in provincial gaming revenue to support...
Read MoreNewly Introduced Environmental Assessment Bill Goes Beyond the Status Quo and Marks Important Step in First Nation – BC Relations
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: The First Nations Leadership Council recognizes the significant improvements made by...
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 statement on the restructuring of the former Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) are applauding...
Read MoreFNS Press Release re: 3rd Anniversary of Mount Polley Disaster
August 3, 2017 Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – Tomorrow, Friday August 4th marks the...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit Congratulates Premier Horgan: Encourages government to uphold commitments
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The First Nation Summit today congratulated Premier John...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit statement on 2017 BC Election Results: Indigenous issues must be at the forefront
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) congratulate...
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