Coalition welcomes House of Commons commitment to implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples – made up of Indigenous Nations,...
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First 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...
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First 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 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 MoreFirst Nations Summit statement on the passing of respected Dakelh leader Justa Monk
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC— It is with great sadness that First Nations Summit leaders learned...
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...
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 MoreNDP Approval of Site-C Dam project a major step backwards in Provincial Government relations with BC First Nations
First Nations Summit leaders are denouncing today’s announcement by Premier John Horgan to approve continuation...
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