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A significant milestone in B.C. Indigenous history was achieved today with the passing of a resolution at the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Annual General Meeting that affirms MNBC as the official Métis Government of the self-governing Métis community in B.C. The AGM is…
The second day of the AGM opened by addressing the technical issues faced during voting on day one. DOTS, the company contracted to host and manage the voting software, assured the Chair that they had fixed the issues and voting should go much smoother today. Quorum was met and…
Day 3 of the AGM kicked off with a presentation from Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, the deputy provincial health officer for Indigenous Health. Dr. Behn Smith did a presentation on the Métis Public Health Surveillance Program, data…
In support of a record annual budget that includes nearly $1 million in direct funding to Métis communities, Métis Nation BC (MNBC) will undertake consultation with community Presidents in March to get their feedback on how the proposed 2021/22 budget addresses their communities…
The 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting opened Thursday evening with over 230 citizens in attendance. Chief Public Affairs Officer and General Legal Counsel Chris Gall, acting as clerk for the AGM, opened the proceedings by welcoming Senator Betty Hoogendorn and Senator Philip…
Dear Métis citizens, Tawnshi. Tomorrow, Métis Nation British Columbia, will gather for what is always one of the most important and inspiring events in our calendar year, our Annual General Meeting. The AGM is important for so many reasons. It gives the staff and directors of…
Click HERE to view images in PDF format. Métis youth and adults in B.C. will have additional access to much-needed mental health services with the unveiling of new funding for counselling, and a new pilot program for Youth delivered through the Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family…
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Miyoopimaatishihk (Wellbeing) is the first of several early years programs being launched in 2021 Métis Nation BC (MNBC) marked Family Day today with the announcement of a new Miyoopimaatishihk (Wellbeing) Program that will focus on the unmet needs of Métis families with…