Implementation 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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Federal 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...
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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...
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 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 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 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...
Read MoreFNLC Supports Fed Announcement endorsing Bill C262
On November 20, 2017, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit disappointed with Supreme Court judgment
Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) are expressing disappointment in yesterday’s Supreme Court of...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the...
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