Sqwá First Nation, the BC First Nations Justice Council and Qwí:qwelstóm Justice are collaborating on a two-day justice conference with influential speakers including Grand Chiefs Doug Kelly, Kat Pennier, Steven Point, and Willie Charlie. We will also have Cindy Blackstock as a keynote speaker along with panelists from the BC First Nations Justice Centre, Caring Society, Native Courtworker Association of BC, Our Children Our Way, and Qwí:qwelstóm presenting to empower insightful discussions focused on promoting self-determination and self-governance through Stó:lō-led justice and child welfare initiatives.
We hope to discuss the following:
1. UNDRIP
2. Stó:lō Children and Families Well-being and Jurisdictional Pathways
3. Indigenous Justice Programs in S’ólh Téméxw
4. Indigenous Court Process
7. Next Steps
The conference will provide a platform for meaningful conversations and actionable steps toward positive change in our Stó:lō communities. We hope Stó:lō leaders can have a unified voice and work together on responding to justice and child welfare-related matters and initiatives. We hope to see you there!
Who Should Attend:
- Stó:lō Chiefs and Councillors
- Stó:lō Community Justice and Child Welfare Staff Members
- Stó:lō Designated Representatives
Breakfast and Lunch will be catered on both days!
