Eco Collective

A Michif Collective for Environmental Action

This program is dedicated to empowering Métis youth and young adults in BC to explore their environmental passions and drive climate action. Meet other like-minded Michif youth and be a part of an inspiring collective!

🚀 Ignite Your Impact: Feel empowered to dive into your environmental passions and ignite climate action within your community!

🌎 Connect and Collaborate: Connect with fellow Michif climate change makers. Explore what it means to have eco-anxiety and climate grief, and how to navigate this amidst the climate crisis.

🌿 Learn and Grow: Gain valuable knowledge and skills through workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on volunteer experience. Learn more about climate change, food security, sustainability and other topics you are interested in!

🌟 Be the Change: Join the collective and become a catalyst for climate action and environmental stewardship in your community!

Ready to get started?

Join us on this journey of environmental learning, community connection, and action! Complete the application form to begin your 2025 Eco Collective experience.

About Eco Collective

The Eco Collective is a space for youth to connect with Métis culture, Elders, and cultural protocols. Participants will build meaningful relationships with other Métis youth across BC who share a passion for environmental protection, fostering a greater sense of belonging, purpose, and fulfillment.
Each month, youth will participate in virtual interactive workshops led by industry professionals and Métis Knowledge Keepers. These guest speaker sessions are designed to support participants' well-being, develop leadership and communication skills, and help youth make a tangible difference in their community. The Eco Collective will allow participants to access training that will support their learning topics they're passionate about and important skills to help the environment.
The Eco Collective will run virtually from March through September 2025, with sessions held on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm.
- MNBC Citizens and self-identifying Métis
- Between the ages of 15-30, living in BC
- Interested in learning more about the environment
By joining the Eco Collective, you'll gain access to exciting opportunities designed to help you grow, make a difference in your community, and explore your environmental passions. Here's what to look forward to:
Youth-Led Eco Initiatives Allowance
Members of the Eco Collective can apply for an allowance to support their own environmental initiatives. These funds can be used for equipment and other costs associated with projects that aim to make a difference in the community. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Community clean-ups
- Tree plantings
- Community and home gardens
- Recycling initiatives
This is your chance to lead meaningful projects and put your ideas into action!
Volunteer Honorarium
Be rewarded for your time and dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and your community. Participants can earn honoraria by contributing volunteer hours, which can be completed through a variety of activities such as attending monthly virtual sessions, webinars, and engaging in individual or collaborative projects. We encourage you to get involved in ways that fit your schedule and align with your environmental passions!
- 25 hours = $150 honorarium
- 50 hours = $300 honorarium
- 70 hours = $500 honorarium
Youth Eco Camp
Join us at the Youth Eco Camp to celebrate the collective's hard work throughout the year! This camp is an opportunity to connect with the land, learn Métis ways of being from BCMANR Captains, Métis Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and lead efforts to protect nature. It's a chance to build relationships, learn new skills, and gain a deeper understanding of your role in environmental stewardship.
Meet BCMANR Captains & Métis Elders
As a participant, you'll have unique opportunities to engage with BCMANR Captains and Métis Elders throughout the program. These engagements may include group discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering knowledge-sharing and cultivating deeper connections to Métis culture and the land. These interactions will allow you to learn directly from community leaders and cultural knowledge keepers.
1. Who is eligible for the Eco Collective?
Those between the ages of 15-30 who live in BC and self-identify as Métis or are MNBC Citizens. The program is designed for participants who are interested in learning about the environment and climate action, whether they're already passionate about these issues or just starting to explore them.
2. Where will the Eco Collective take place?
The Eco Collective will meet virtually on Zoom, on the last Wednesday evening of the month from March through September 2025. At the end of the Eco Collective, we will meet in person for the Youth Eco Camp to celebrate all the hard work the participants have done throughout the program!
3. What topics will be discussed at the monthly virtual meetings?
When participants apply for the collective, they will be asked to share their top three topics of interest from the following list:
- Food Security
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Emergency Preparedness and Management
- Species at Risk
- Other
The schedule will be tailored based on the topics participants select during the application process. This ensures that the sessions closely align with participants' interests and priorities.
4. How do I apply for the Eco Collective?
Apply Here