Developing and enhancing opportunities for Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia
Who We Are
Métis Nation British Columbia represents the section 35 rights of approximately 34,000 Métis Citizens who are registered with MNBC and advocates for the over 113,000 self-identified Métis in British Columbia. MNBC represents 38 Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia. MNBC’s mandate is to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.
MNBC is recognized by the Government of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada. MNBC is the government for Métis in B.C.
Programs and Resources
Learn more about programs, services, funding, and resources available to MNBC Citizens and self-identified Métis in B.C.
STEPS Grants, Bursaries, and Scholarships
The Ministry of STEPS connects eligible MNBC Citizens with grants, bursaries, and scholarships to support their employment and education journeys.
Early Learning and Child Care Facilities
Find MNBC supported early learning and child care facility locations, operators, and contact information.
Early Years Educators
Explore education, practicum, learning, and recognition supports for Métis early childhood educators.
Métis Child Care Benefit Program
The Métis Child Care Benefit Program helps families with Métis children with eligible child care and preschool fees.
Essential Medical Travel Assistance Program
EMTAP assists eligible low-income MNBC Citizens with approved travel costs for essential medical care unavailable in their local area.
MNBC Business Management Program
An online, fully funded business-management certificate delivered with UBC Sauder, combining core business skills, entrepreneurship, leadership, and Métis perspectives.
Métis Chartered Communities
MNBC represents thirty-eight (38) Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia. Learn more about your local community.
News and Events
The Métis Nation Governing Assembly will convene virtually for the Winter 2026 session. Métis Chartered Community Representatives are required to register in advance. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube for MNBC Citizens to watch. More inform…
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Drop-in to receive one-to-one support from Ministry of Citizenship staff with your Citizenship application or renewal, update your personal information, learn about the Métis Hub, and more. Snacks provided. Plus enter to win a copy of the “Connecting…
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Métis Nation British Columbia leadership strongly condemns ill-informed comments made yesterday by Assembly of First Nations’ National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak about Métis identity and our place in Canada.
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With a new Conservative Government, MNBC will seek opportunities to work with Premier-Designate Doerkson on shared priorities and initiatives as we continue to assert our section 35 rights outlined in the Constitution of Canada.
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