How are we working together? After undertaking an extensive partner and community engagement process, which was described in the previous annual report, staff from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) worked directly with colleagues from the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the BC First Nation Justice Council (BCFNJC) throughout the spring…

How are we working together? Implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS) continues through collaborative partnership between the Indigenous Justice Secretariat (IJS) and the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC). This partnership is guided by the Joint Implementation Plan (JP), which establishes shared priorities and coordinated workstreams across the FNJS implementation areas. BCFNJC…

How are we working together? From April 2025 through to February 2026, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Indigenous Justice Secretariat (IJS) completed further engagement with provincial partners, including the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and the Ministry of Citizens’ Services, regarding the implementation of…

How are we working together? Under the Ministry of Citizens’ Services (CITZ) and First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) protocol, CITZ held three technical-level meetings and one additional joint meeting with FNLC since April 2025 to coordinate work related to the Declaration Act Action Plan and Anti-Racism Data Act. CITZ is supporting FNLC in advancing Regional…

How are we working together? Consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples’ took place between July 2025 and March 2026 and focused on: Future consultations will explore the inclusion of Indigenous business names and place names. Early engagement on business names will begin in fiscal year 2026/2027. A summary of what was heard during the consultation…