First Nations Leadership Council

• Watchdog to probe First Nations child abuse case as B.C. minister urged to resign

  Mitzi Dean, who has led the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) since November 2020, has failed to take meaningful accountability in the case, the leaders allege.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2023
  
• Indigenous leaders in B.C. call on government to change cannabis laws

  Leaders said Indigenous businesses are unfairly subjected to excessive taxation and onerous regulations in B.C.

  Cannabis

  Apr 20, 2023
  
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• ‘Racist’ incident at Vancouver hotel condemned by Indigenous friendship centre association

  BC Aboriginal Association of Friendship Centres held a press conference Friday, alleging one of their cultural advisers experienced "racist" treatment at a Vancouver hotel.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
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• B.C. First Nations concerned that Sept. 30 isn’t a provincial statutory holiday

  National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday first declared in 2021, and it only applies to federally regulated workplaces.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2022
• First Nations Leadership Council calls for more government support amid compounding crises

  The council says they need more financial support as their communities are experiencing a myriad of issues, from flooding and wildfires to COVID-19 and residential schools.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2021
• First Nations leaders call on B.C. to declare indefinite state of emergency

  The First Nations Leadership Council says many B.C. First Nations are under evacuation alert and stuck navigating a complicated provincial emergency funding system.

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2021
• Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs criticizes former social worker plea deal, calls it frustrating

  ‘We stand with his victims and their families as they are left to process this disgusting deal.’

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2021
• First Nations leaders condemn widespread reports of racism at Royal BC Museum

  The First Nations Leadership Council's comments follow the results of an internal survey at the Royal BC Museum that revealed widespread issues involving racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2021
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• B.C. First Nations group relieved after former B.C. social worker arrested, charged

  “The individuals who were harmed by this man, along with their families, have been left with lifelong traumas as a direct result of his actions.”

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2020