First Nations Summit congratulates Ktunaxa Nation on reaching agreement to preserve Qat’muk
January 20, 2020 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) — The First Nations...
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FNLC Calls for RCMP Restraint Toward Protesters of the TransCanada Coastal Gaslink Project
January 16, 2020 ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) – The First Nations...
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FNLC Calls for Immediate State of Emergency on Fraser River Salmon Fisheries
December 9, 2019 (Xʷmәθkʷәy̓әm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sәl̓ilwәtaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) – The First Nations...
Read MoreJoint statement on B.C. Indigenous human rights legislation passing unanimously
November 26, 2019 First Nations Leadership Council & Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation VICTORIA...
Read MoreFirst Nations Leadership Council Statement: Call for Support and Passage of Bill 41
November 26, 2019 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership...
Read MoreProject 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...
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 MoreNegotiation 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...
Read MoreBC 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...
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...
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