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Election 2020 Communication Update
MNBC was recently alerted that email addresses for MNBC citizens were provided by our Registry staff to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The Chief Electoral Officer has since advised us this information was then sent to some of the election…
Tansi Métis Elders, Kokums and Moushoums!
As we start to shift into a new normal, we continue to see the impacts of what COVID-19 has had on our Elders and loved ones. Unfortunately, one of the major impacts has been the Overdose Crisis. August 31st is International Overdose…
Back to school plans for K-12 families are now posted for all 60 school districts. Families should visit their school district website to view their local school’s plans.
Parents will find detailed back to school plans on their district website. In addition to health and safety…
COVID-19 and Overdose Crisis – Two States of Emergency Colliding
On April 14, 2016, BC declared a public health emergency in response to a stark increase in overdose events and overdose deaths due to opioid use. Since this declaration, over 5500 people have died of overdose and…
This year, for the first time ever, Métis Nation B.C. (MNBC) submitted a formal budget submission request to the Province of British Columbia via the BC Legislature's Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The request is seeking $33 million to support…
In recent days MNBC has received both direct feedback and comments through our social media channels regarding MNBC’s decision to hold a hybrid in-person/virtual AGM in September – something that was approved by way of a resolution at the MNGA meeting held last spring.
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MNBC’s unprecedented election, being done entirely with mail-in ballots, is well underway.
The Chief Electoral Officer has finalized the list of approved candidates, numbering 38. Of those, 10 have been acclaimed to their positions. At a time when some governments around the…