BCCLA congratulates AG for probing aboriginal jury issue
The BCCLA has received notice from B.C.‟s Attorney General that he will investigate whether aboriginal people are adequately represented on B.C.‟s jury pool list. Research by the BCCLA following revelations […]
BCCLA asks AG whether people on reserve excluded from jury lists
The BCCLA is asking B.C.’s Attorney General to investigate whether or not current Sheriff policy is excluding on-reserve aboriginal communities from the jury pool. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada stopped […]
Media availability: Aboriginal Title and Rights experts, speaking in Vancouver on May 11th
Vancouver, B.C. – On May 11th, the BC Civil Liberties Association is recognizing Grand Chief Stewart Phillip for bringing critical attention to police accountability, equality, and addiction issues in both […]
Civil liberties group calls for respect for democratic rights on non-aboriginals in aboriginal self-government
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association today released a position paper on democratic rights for non-aboriginal individuals who reside within aboriginal territories. The civil rights group is calling on governments and […]