Unknown, Purse, 1880-1890. ME988.136.6, McCord Stewart Museum.

Culture, Heritage & Language

Alongside the Amelia Douglas Institute, the Ministry of Culture, Heritage, and Language works to preserve and promote Métis culture and heritage and revitalize the Michif languages in British Columbia. The Ministry is responsible for preserving cultural heritage, supporting cultural projects, and revitalizing Michif through education and community collaboration. The top priority is language revitalization and cultural preservation, aligned with the overall strategy to promote cultural revitalization and wellness, strengthening the well-being of the Métis people.

Michif Languages Initiatives

In 2022, MNBC’s Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language administered a survey to MNBC citizens regarding language use and learning. Over 1100 citizens generously responded to share their thoughts and journeys with learning Michif languages (Southern Michif, Northern Michif and Michif French). 

Over the last two years, the Culture, Heritage and Language team has been working hard to understand and act on the feedback citizens provided.

The Amelia Douglas Institute

The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) is the forthcoming institute for Métis culture and language in British Columbia. ADI was created by the Métis Nation British Columbia's Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language in 2022 to provide educational programming on Métis arts, history, and language for both Métis in British Columbia and the general public. 

ADI's physical and online space is now open!

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Banner Image: Unknown, Purse, 1880-1890. ME988.136.6, McCord Stewart Museum.