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COVID-19 and Overdose Crisis – Two States of Emergency Colliding
On April 14, 2016, BC declared a public health emergency in response to a stark increase in overdose events and overdose deaths due to opioid use. Since this declaration, over 5500 people have died of overdose and…
This year, for the first time ever, Métis Nation B.C. (MNBC) submitted a formal budget submission request to the Province of British Columbia via the BC Legislature's Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The request is seeking $33 million to support…
In recent days MNBC has received both direct feedback and comments through our social media channels regarding MNBC’s decision to hold a hybrid in-person/virtual AGM in September – something that was approved by way of a resolution at the MNGA meeting held last spring.
First off…
MNBC’s unprecedented election, being done entirely with mail-in ballots, is well underway.
The Chief Electoral Officer has finalized the list of approved candidates, numbering 38. Of those, 10 have been acclaimed to their positions. At a time when some governments around the…
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Government of Canada, announced $305-million to support Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This funding will be available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, as well as…
Since its debut in 2015, Northern Lights has been a huge success on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. More than one million spectators have enjoyed the experience!
The sound and light show that usually runs on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in the summer is coming to you a bit differently…
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The Métis Early Years team is excited to share the Learn with Louis Summer Issue. Each issue includes family-friendly educational content on Métis culture, including Métis traditions, language and activities.If you would…
We have received numerous calls and emails from election candidates and citizens, raising concerns about mail delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically that there may be insufficient time for citizens to ensure their ballots will be received by the Chief Electoral…