In 2025, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has received funding from Natural Resources Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program - Indigenous Funding Stream. Through this agreement, MNBC has launched the Millions of Trees Project, a program designed to support the well-being of Métis communities while enhancing environmental sustainability and climate resilience. This program is currently funded through March 2031.
The Millions of Trees Project on three key areas:
- Mass planting in wildfire-affected areas
- Community planting
- Métis Capacity Building
Mass Planting
Plant up to 3,000,000 trees across B.C., focusing on reforesting wildfire-impacted areas. This work is being carried out in partnership with veritree, and MNBC's Ministry of Skills Training, Education & Post-Secondary (STEPS).
On May 26, 2026, MNBC and planting partner veritree held the first Millions of Trees Program planting event on the unceded and traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, southwest of Burns Lake, B.C. Throughout the 2026 planting season, over 200,000 trees were planted. As partnership between MNBC and the Wet'suwet'en First Nation grows, we are tremendously grateful and excited to continue tree planting on these lands.
Community Planting
Engage Métis communities throughout B.C. to plant 4,000 trees in urban areas, fostering community involvement and ownership. Planting activities are Métis-led and conducted in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and Métis communities to secure planting sites and resources.
Métis Capacity Building
Provide training and employment for 120 Métis Citizens to enhance knowledge related to sustainable forestry practices. It is being delivered in collaboration with MNBC's Ministry of STEPS, and partners such as Natural Resources Canada's National Tree Seed Centre.
Job Opportunities
The first round of hiring was completed in late spring 2026. MNBC would like to express gratitude to the Wet'suwet'en First Nation for their partnership and for the opportunity to train and employ Métis on their traditional territory. Please stay tuned for future job opportunities!
Program Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity or have further questions about the Millions of Trees Program, please contact trees@mnbc.ca