Negotiation and implementation of modern-day treaty agreements leading the way in reconciliation and Indigenous rights recognition
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – First Nations Summit (FNS) leaders were in Vancouver today for the...
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BC First Nations call on Canada and BC for immediate action to restore and protect wild salmon populations
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: BC First Nations gathered last week at the Wild Salmon Summit...
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BC’s most vulnerable sure to pay the highest price following provincial government approval of increases to rental rates
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC — The First Nations Summit (FNS) is voicing concern regarding a...
Read MoreImplementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is Crucial to Canada’s Commitments to Reconciliation: Open Letter to All Senators
Our Nations and organizations urge all Senators to support Bill C-262, a private members bill...
Read MoreFederal Court of Appeal decision a clear victory for all Indigenous communities in BC
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC — The First Nations Summit is applauding today’s Federal Court of...
Read MoreBC First Nations being devastated by Wildfire Season of 2018, immediate resources needed
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: BC First Nations leaders are calling on the federal and provincial...
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 MoreFirst Nations Summit congratulates Nuu-chah-nulth Nations for BC Supreme Court Decision
First Nations Summit (FNS) leaders are applauding the efforts of five Nuu-chah-nulth Nations for their...
Read MoreOverdue environmental assessment reform a much-needed path to reconciliation
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: First Nations leaders heard today’s announcement by the Hon. George Heyman,...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit fully welcomes federal budget commitment to forgive treaty loans
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The First Nations Summit leadership fully welcomes Canada’s...
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...
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