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Timber and Tide is a cultural celebration for youth at Camp Latona on Gambier Island.
Funded by the Reconciliation Action Fund, Timber and Tide will connect youth with their Métis heritage over a weekend long stay filled with relationship building, connections through nature, and a paddling journey through the Howe Sound. This is a fully-funded camp weekend with all meals provided.
Join us for the Plant and Species Identification Trip, taking place September 22 - 24, 2025 at Manning Park Resort.
Led by MNBC's Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Food Security, this in-person gathering invites Métis Citizens and self-identifying folks from across the province to explore pollinator habitats and species at risk.
The Annual General Meeting for the Fraser Valley Métis Association will take place September 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Legacy Banquet Hall in Abbotsford. If you are unable to attend in person, you may participate over Zoom.
Whether you have pets at home or livestock on your land, it’s important to have a plan in place.
MNBC’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Food Security is hosting a virtual webinar to help you prepare for evacuations and protect your animals during emergency situations.
MNBC’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Food Security is proud to announce the return of the Métis harvester microgrant initiative for the 2025 fall season: the Harvester Support Fund.
Join Waceya Métis Society for a day of language, culture, and community!
What’s happening:
This event is open to all Métis and everyone who’d like to experience our rich language and traditions.
The inaugural season of the Indigenous Rookie League (IRL) comes to close this summer, and the Ministry of Sport and Active Living wants to celebrate with you!
As well as including the final weekend of the IRL games, the tournament will include park games, a BBQ, and an award ceremony to celebrate the players, team successes, and IRL Honour Points. All are welcome to attend!
Join us for a virtual evening of conversation centered around The Amelia Douglas Institute’s latest exhibition Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life.
Lii Buflo is a travelling exhibition developed in 2022 by Elk Island National Park, the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, and a Métis advisory committee. It explores the historic and continuing relationships and cultural ties between the Métis people and the buffalo.
The Ministry of Sport and Active Living will be hosting a Goat Yoga event on July 19!
We are offering 20 spots to participants who are interested in a fun, unique, and zany way to engage in an activity focused on active living and exercise! The event will be held at Maan Farms in Abbotsford and is currently open to Fraser Valley Chartered Community members.
If you love goats, yoga, and the idea of the two combined, this event is for you!
Come out and celebrate Métis culture and community with some fun family friendly activities - flag raising, jigging lessons, horse drawn wagon rides, bannock and jam, face painting and more! Award winning artist JJ Lavallee will be performing. Click here to see the event poster.
Get ready to swing into action at second annual MNBC Golf Tournament! Whether you are a seasoned pro or just picking up the clubs, this event is designed for golfers of all skill levels.
Calling all Métis youth ages 15-30 with a passion for nature and being outdoors! We are excited to invite you to join us on for a guided plant walk through the beautiful trails at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. You’ll also be introduced to citizen science tools like iNaturalist, where you can help identify and catalogue the magnificent species around you.
You're invited to join us for a virtual webinar focused on flooding awareness, response strategies, and practical tips to help protect you and your loved ones during a flooding event.
Join the Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language and the Amelia Douglas Institute for a special session in the Métis Culture Talks series, Stories from the Exhibition – Proudly Adorned: The Tradition of Métis Dog Blankets.
This Métis Culture Talks session will explore the Amelia Douglas Institute’s latest exhibition Proudly Adorned: The Tradition of Métis Dog Blankets, which showcases the work of the Métis artists who participated in MNBC’s 2025 Mini Dog Blanket Heritage Arts Mentorship!
Hunting has always been an important part of Métis life—providing food, supporting families, and connecting people to the land. Métis Culture Talks: An Introduction to Hunting in BC is a virtual workshop hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language and The Amelia Douglas Institute, that explores how harvesting practices are being carried forward, adapted, and shared by Métis hunters across the province and what it means to be a Métis hunter today.
Join us for the first session of our Wild Wisdom: Seasonal Healing with Nature series!
Elder Pat Ekland and Renee Berschaminski will discuss growing plants and the relationship between taking care of Mother Nature and Métis wellness.
Secure your spot by registering here. Attendees will receive a small gift.
Tracing and documenting our Métis family history is essential for preserving our Nation’s past, present, and future. Métis Culture Talks: Connecting to Heritage is a virtual workshop, presented by MNBC’s Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language and The Amelia Douglas Institute, designed to help you explore your Métis genealogy.
What to expect from this virtual workshop:
Coming together to understand Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for Citizens in Regions 3 and 4.
Join us in this safe and supportive space where we'll explore what Medical Assistance in Dying is and what it is not. This complex topic will be approached with dignity and respect, and Métis culture will be woven through the conversations. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, the event will be limited to 20 individuals. Travel, food, and accommodation will be covered for attendees.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
The Nature Speaks: Michif Youth Art Contest is open to all Métis Citizens and self-identifying youth aged 15-30 living in BC. We’re looking for creative artwork that represents species or natural elements in BC that are important to you.
Enter for a chance to win one of five $500 prizes! Selected entries will also be featured in a contest art booklet and on our social media channels.