Highlights Over the past year, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Province worked collaboratively to advance the development of the Métis Justice Strategy (MJS) with the goal of having this strategy endorsed by both parties. The strategy is on a pathway to approval in 2023/24. Indicators How are we working together? MNBC completed consultation […]

Highlights The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) hosted its annual First Nations Justice Forum in Vancouver from March 6-8, 2023. The forum served as an opportunity to bring together First Nations leaders, Rights holders, Knowledge Keepers, and subject matter experts in British Columbia with an in-depth understanding of Indigenous justice to set priorities for […]

Highlights On June 14, 2022, a new Cultural Safety and Humility standard was released. This is the first standard of this type within Canada and was the culmination of years of effort and partnership between the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the Health Standards Organization and multiple Indigenous organizations and thought leaders. The standard is […]

Highlights Work on this action began late in the 2022/23 fiscal year with partner identification and contact occurring in November 2022. In February 2023, a working group comprised of Indigenous partners, the BC Public Service Agency (PSA), and Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office met and reviewed existing training for BC Public Service (BCPS) employees […]

Highlights Put into effect on July 1, 2023, the new graduation requirement will ensure B.C. students have a deep understanding of Indigenous Peoples, their histories and cultures. The Ministry of Education and Child Care co-developed all Indigenous-focused graduation requirement materials with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC). Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) reviewed and […]