BC First Nations Leadership Council calls on Provincial Government to intervene with respect to Taseko Mines drilling in Tsilhqot’in Territory
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver, BC: Last week, the British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed the Tsilhqot’in...
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BC 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...
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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 MoreCoalition 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,...
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 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...
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