Métis Youth BC Council

Danielle Bergevin (she/her) is a proud Michif person and citizen of the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), with deep ancestral ties to the Red River. Danielle is the MNBC Provincial Youth Chair, Minister of Youth, and Minister of Mental Health and Harm Reduction. She lives with gratitude on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, in what is colonially known as Coquitlam. This area also lies within the shared territories of other Coast Salish Peoples, including the Qayqayt, Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, Musqueam, and Squamish Nations.

Danielle is a registered social worker with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Prior to the MNBC election, Danielle was the Region 2 (Lower Mainland) Youth Representative and the Vice-Chair for the Métis Youth British Columbia (MYBC) Council.

Danielle has a passion for mental health and has applied this passion to her work as a counselling therapist, where she offers mental health care, recognizing the importance of balance in physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness.

Throughout her term, Danielle aims to elevate youth voices, create opportunities for relationship-building among Métis youth across the province, and continue advocating for culturally relevant and supportive mental health services for Métis people in BC.

Seone Anderson (She/Her) is proudly Red River Métis and currently resides on the traditional, unceded territory of the Lekwungen peoples (Victoria, BC). Having lived on Vancouver Island since age four she has developed strong connections to both the lands and Métis communities.

Seone is a member of the Youth Council for Métis Nation of Greater Victoria (MNGV) and a Registered Dental Hygienist. She is passionate about oral health and health promotion amongst Indigenous communities.

Seone is deeply committed to fostering connections within Métis communities and advocating for cultural resurgence. She is often engaged in traditional Métis beadwork and frequently hosts workshops to teach beading to Métis youth. Seone is a strong believer in teaching youth these cultural practices to ensure their preservation.

Taanishi! My name is Brynn Carriere McKenna, and I am a proud Red River Michif woman. My family names are Carriere and Hamelin, and our roots trace back to the communities of St. Laurent and St. Boniface in Manitoba. I come from a strong line of politically active Métis people, and I’m honored to carry forward this legacy as the regional youth representative for Region 2.

Advocacy and social justice have always been central to my life —I’ve been involved in this work since childhood and am passionate about continuing to make a difference. In my role with MYBC, I am committed to amplifying and uplifting the voices of Métis youth, advocating for their needs, and celebrating our culture. I firmly believe that we, as youth, hold the power to revitalize and sustain the vibrant livelihood of Métis culture for generations to come.