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In this episode of our Métis Speaker Series, we chat about the environment and sustainability with Vanessa Prescott. Vanessa shares her story, about where her family comes from and what their relationship was with the land. She shares what she finds most special about Métis land…
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) aims to reduce Métis core housing need in British Columbia (BC) by 50% over five years. To measure progress towards this goal, MNBC undertook a baseline housing needs assessment to benchmark the proportion of Métis in BC living in core housing…
In this episode of our Métis Speaker Series, we talk about health and wellness with knowledge carrier, Lynette La Fontaine. Lynette shares their words for describing healing through culture and how to describe the barriers that are connected to cultural healing. They go on to…
On Thursday, February 3, MNBC’s Métis Nation Governing Assembly met to deal with three pressing resolutions:
Resolution 1 - Chief Electoral Officer
Resolution 2 - Election Date
Resolution 3 - Campaign-Financing
A resolution endorsed by multiple Chartered Community Presidents (…
February 3, 2022 (Surrey, BC) - Resiliency and self-determination are strengths among existing challenges with poorer health outcomes, as indicated in the new report on Métis health and wellness in B.C.
The report Taanishi Kiiya? Miiyayow Métis Saantii Pi Miyooayaan Didaan BC:…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is a national week of action focused on educating the public about the complexities of eating disorders which can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic classes, races, and abilities. Biological, emotional,…
The Métis Family Connections team is excited to share the Learn with Louis Winter 2022 Issue. Each issue includes family-friendly educational content on Métis culture, including Métis traditions, language, and activities. If you would like your family’s story highlighted in our…
January 31, 2022 (Surrey, BC) - Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is proud to announce that a one-time only funding of $100,000 has been allocated to the Ministry of Education for the creation of a new emergency learning recovery fund to support Métis learners aged 9-18 who…
In this episode of our Métis Speaker Series, we ask Shaughn Davoren how we go about decolonizing leadership. Shaughn shares advice as to how we can amplify Métis culture in leadership roles and help youth understand leadership as a practice rather than an official role.
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January 28, 2022 (Surrey, BC) - Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has conducted a thorough review of its Skills Training, Employment & Post-Secondary (STEPS) funded program guidelines, building on key accomplishments achieved last year. In 2021, MNBC supported over 1,500…