FNLC Calls for Discovery Islands Decision to be Upheld
Statement
January 22, 2021
FNLC Calls for Discovery Islands Decision to be Upheld
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) denounces the applications of Mowi Canada West Inc, Cermaq Canada Ltd and Grieg Seafood BC Ltd to overturn the Discovery Islands Decision. The decision rules:
Read moreBc First Nations Climate Change Strategy And Action Plan Technical Advisory Group
Call for expression of interest
Applications are being sought from persons interested in participating as a member of the FIRST NATIONS CLIMATE ACTION TECHINICAL ADVISORY GROUP to support the development of the BC First Nations Climate Change Strategy and Action plan.
Read moreBC First Nations Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Community Engagement Sessions
BC First Nations Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan
Community Engagement Sessions
Climate Change threatens the security and way of life of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Read moreTreatment Over Detention: Immediate Changes Required Regarding the Use of Involuntary Detentions for Youth under the Mental Health Act
News Release
January 19, 2021
Treatment Over Detention: Immediate Changes Required Regarding the Use of Involuntary Detentions for Youth under the Mental Health Act
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is shocked and disturbed by the findings released by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) this morning in her most recent report “Detained: Rights of children and youth under the Mental Health Act,” and is calling upon the provincial government to take immediate urgent action to ensure a comprehensive, community-based, and culturally safe system of care and legislative regime for children and youth requiring mental health services.
Read moreUnsafe in Every Sense: Site C Dam Construction Must Be Immediately Halted
News Release
January 18, 2021
Unsafe in Every Sense: Site C Dam Construction Must Be Immediately Halted
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – January 18, 2021) A new report by Premier Horgan’s special advisor on Site C provides yet another reason why this massively destructive and massively over-budget project must be stopped.
Read moreFNLC Statement on Canada’s Decision to Continue Fighting First Nations Kids in Court
News Release
January 13, 2021
FNLC Statements on Canada’s Decision to Continue Fighting First Nations Kids in Court
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is extremely disappointed and angered about Canada’s decision to appeal the most recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) Decision, which expands the eligibility criteria of Jordan’s Principle to non-status First Nations children who are recognized by their community, or who have a parent who is eligible for Indian status.
Read moreInternational Coalition Opposing Mining in Skagit Headwaters Grows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS:
January 13, 2020 Tom Uniack, Washington Wild (206) 369-1252
Joe Foy, The Wilderness Committee (604) 880-2580
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (604) 762-1812
Richard Brocksmith, Mount Vernon City Council Member (360) 826 2094
International Coalition Opposing Mining in Skagit Headwaters Grows
Nearly two years after permit proposal by Imperial Metals, opposition from British Columbia, downstream stakeholders in Washington State and Tribes and First Nations has only increased
Read moreNews Release: FNLC Demands Urgent Action to Support First Nations Youth Transitioning Out of Care
News Release
December 15, 2020
FNLC Demands Urgent Action to Support First Nations Youth Transitioning Out of Care
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is calling upon the Provincial and Federal Governments to take immediate action and support First Nations youth currently aging out of the child welfare system, and to commit focused resources to support our communities in bringing our members home
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