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Death of Youth in Care Sparks Calls by First Nations Leadership and Advocates for Immediate Action
September 29, 2020 ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – Date) Regional and...
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The First Nations Summit (FNS) solemnly marks International Overdose Awareness Day and calls on governments...
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First Nations leaders mark International Overdose Awareness Day and call for more action to address BC’s overdose crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 31, 2020 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) —...
Read MoreFNLC Statement on Connor Sutton and Anti-Indigenous Racism in BC’s Health-Care System
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Read MoreFirst Nations Leadership Council Statement on Class Action Settlement Agreement for Victims of Robert Riley Saunders
July 15, 2020 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.): The First Nations Leadership...
Read MoreIndigenous leaders condemn Police actions in death of Chantel Moore
June 4, 2020 (xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC...
Read MoreImproving outcomes for First Nations children in care
For Immediate Release: First Nations Leadership Council Ministry of Education Ministry of Children and Family...
Read MoreFNS condemns violent and racist attacks
May 18, 2020 Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – The First Nations Summit (FNS) condemns the surge...
Read MoreFNLC OFFERS CONDOLENCES IN THE DEATH OF INFANT IN THE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDEApril
April 24, 2020 (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership...
Read MoreCOVID-19 in prisons stands to be a death sentence for overincarcerated Indigenous peoples: Indigenous leadership demand proactive response from governments
April 17, 2020 (xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC...
Read MoreTHE TIME IS NOW! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must immediately declare a National State of Emergency
(xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC – March 23,...
Read MoreCanada Must Implement Clearer, Stronger Measures to Protect First Nations and all Canadians from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
March 17, 2020 (xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl = ilwətaʔɬ/sel= ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver,...
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