FNLC Statement on New Report Highlighting Ongoing Income Gaps and Barriers for Indigenous People in BC
Statement
April 5, 2022
FNLC Statement on New Report Highlighting Ongoing Income Gaps and Barriers for Indigenous People in BC
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.: The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) welcomes the stark findings of the report Income Supports and Indigenous Peoples in B.C.: An Analysis of Gaps and Barriers and calls on the BC Government to take action on its recommendations and the irrefutable evidence presented on the ongoing structures and systems which are trapping Indigenous people in a disproportionate cycle of poverty in this province.
Read moreMedia Advisory of Press Conference: First Nations Leaders Support Canada’s Commitment to Transition from Open Net Cage Fish Farms
MEDIA ADVISORY OF PRESS CONFERENCE: FIRST NATIONS LEADERS SUPPORT CANADA’S COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION FROM OPEN NET CAGE FISH FARMS
What: The First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance (FNWSA) will host representatives from 102 First Nations and organizations from across BC speaking to the upcoming Licensing decision of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans concerning Fish Farm Licenses & the overall state of BC Wild Salmon runs.
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Tangible Commitments Must Accompany Pope’s Decades Late Apology for Residential Schools
News Release
April 1, 2022
Tangible Commitments Must Accompany Pope’s Decades Late Apology for Residential Schools
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – April 1, 2022) Earlier today and following a week of meetings in the Vatican with Indigenous delegates who had traveled from Canada, Pope Francis offered words of apology and regret for the actions of some of the members of the Catholic Church who played a role in the operation of residential schools in Canada between the 1880s and 1996. More than 150,000 Indigenous children were stolen from their families and communities and forced to attend residential schools where physical, sexual and emotional abuse was rampant.
Read moreOpen Letter: UBCIC Resolution 2022-12 “Ending the Criminalization and Human Rights Violations of Indigenous Land Defenders”
Honourable Murray RankinHonourable Mike FarnworthHonourable Marc Miller |
Honourable David EbyHonourable David LamettiHonourable Marco E. L. Mendicino |
Open Letter: UBCIC Resolution 2022-13 “Ending the Criminalization and Human Rights Violations of Indigenous Land Defenders”
Dear Ministers,
We are writing with respect to Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Resolution 2022-13 “Ending the Criminalization and Human Rights Violations of Indigenous Land Defenders” which was presented, affirmed, and endorsed by consensus at the UBCIC Chiefs Council on February 24, 2022 (enclosed).
UBCIC Demands Elimination of Racial Discrimination
News Release
March 21, 2022
UBCIC Demands Elimination of Racial Discrimination
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – March 21, 2022) Today the world observes the International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination, which commemorates the brave efforts of those fighting for peace, equality, and freedom and honours the 69 people that were shot and killed peacefully protesting apartheid “pass laws” in Sharpeville South Africa in 1960. The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) honours their legacy of hope and empowerment and continues the work to dismantle the barriers facing Indigenous peoples and other racialized and marginalized communities across Canada and around the globe.
Read moreFNLC Applauds Increased Age for Supports to Youth from Government Care
News Release
March 17, 2022
FNLC Applauds Increased Age for Supports to Youth from Government Care
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) applauds the announcement by the Ministry for Child Development (MCFD) Minister, Mitzi Dean, that youth raised in government care will now be able to access much needed housing, mental health, educational and financial support up until the age of 27, with a commitment of $35 million over the next three years to support this population.
Read moreOpen Letter: Investment in the TMX Poses Significant Financial Risks for First Nations
March 15, 2022
First Nations Leadership Via email only
Open Letter: Investment in the TMX Poses Significant Financial Risks for First Nations
Dear First Nations Leadership:
Recent announcements that the new cost of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) has ballooned to $21.4 billion, and that the federal government will not invest further public funds into the project should be a major red flag for anyone considering economic participation or ownership of the controversial pipeline, which is also delayed by at least one year.
Read moreNew Graduation Requirement a Powerful Commitment to a more Inclusive and Equitable K-12 Education System
News Release
March 9, 2022
New Graduation Requirement a Powerful Commitment to a more Inclusive and Equitable K-12 Education System
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is celebrating the March 4th announcement by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the BC Ministry of Education introducing a new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement for secondary students in BC schools beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
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