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Indigenous justice - An overview

Last updated on March 11, 2026

B.C. has many programs, services and resources to help and support Indigenous people and communities involved with the criminal justice system.

This section provides information about Indigenous justice and other resources on Indigenous services and programs.

  • Indigenous people and communities
  • Indigenous rights and traditions
  • Indigenous justice programs and services
  • Indigenous policing

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  • Aboriginal People and the LawĀ 
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs CanadaĀ 
  • Indigenous Services CanadaĀ 
  • Legal Aid BCĀ 
  • Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British ColumbiaĀ 
Jury duty

A jury is a group of people who decide if an accused person in a criminal trial is guilty or if a claim in a civil trial has been proven. Learn more about jury duty.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, MƩtis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

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