Who We Are

Before becoming a self-governing Nation, the Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia (MPCBC) was the organization representing Métis in B.C. Now known as the Financial Secretariat of Métis Nation British Columbia, MPCBC was first incorporated under the Society’s Act on October 23, 1996.

In 2003, the Constitution of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) was established, implementing the right to self-governance.

In May of 2006, Métis Nation British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia signed the Métis Nation Relationship Accord to signify a positive working relationship for the 59,445 self-identified Métis in B.C. This accord set out the objectives to address health, housing, education, economic opportunities, Métis identification and data collection as well as any opportunities for engaging in a tripartite relationship with the federal government.

On Louis Riel Day, November 16, 2016, Métis Nation British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia signed a new Relationship Accord. This was known as the Métis Nation Relationship Accord II. The renewed accord committed to additional areas enabling the betterment of Métis people in British Columbia, including children and families, information sharing, justice, and wildlife stewardship.

On April 13, 2017, Prime Minister Trudeau, Métis National Council (MNBC) President Chartier, and the Presidents of the MNC Governing Members signed the Canada-Métis Nation Accord during the first Métis Nation-Crown Summit in Ottawa. The Accord marked a significant step towards a renewed government-to-government relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. It outlined the ways in which the Government of Canada and the Métis National Council and its Governing Members would set priorities and develop policy in areas of shared interest. Under the Accord, priorities for the first year will be employment and training, education, early learning and child care, housing, health and new fiscal relations.

Métis Nation British Columbia and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Advancing Reconciliation, in which both parties committed to a nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship through the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD) table. The purpose of the RIRSD table is to engage in discussions and arrive at shared solutions that advance reconciliation between the Parties consistent with the purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Métis Nation British Columbia and the Province renewed a shared commitment to strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation with Métis people in B.C.

A new letter of intent proposed a new whole of government approach to Métis relations as a partnership between MNBC and British Columbia that respects Métis self-determination.