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FNLC Reflects on the Closing of the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019 and Celebrates the Announcement of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages Starting in 2022

December 18, 2019 (xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC):...

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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...

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Immediate action must be taken to stop the genocide

Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) are calling on the...

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Comments 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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First 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...

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Stanley 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...

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First 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...

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“Ring of Reconciliation” an important symbol for the path to reconciliation

Coast Salish Territory, Victoria, British Columbia –First Nations Summit leaders gathered in Victoria on Monday...

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First Nations Summit commends Royal Winnipeg Ballet for important contribution to reconciliation

Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – First Nations Summit (FNS) leaders are commending the Royal Winnipeg...

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