About
This program is dedicated to empowering Métis youth and young adults in B.C. to explore their environmental passions and drive climate action. It aims to strengthen Métis cultural knowledge and environmental stewardship by offering youth hands-on learning opportunities through the Guest Speaker Series, and youth-led Eco Initiatives Allowance Projects. Guided by Elders, Knowledge Carriers, and experts, youth will learn about traditional harvesting practices, culturally significant plants, conservation, and more while building practical skills, deepening their connection to the land and to the water, and create meaningful relationships with other Métis youth.
Eligibility
- MNBC Citizens and self-identifying Métis
- Between the ages of 15-30, living in B.C.
- Interested in learning more about the environment and climate action, whether you’re already passionate about these issues or just starting to explore them.
What the Service Provides
By joining the Eco Collective, you’ll gain access to exciting opportunities designed to help you grow, make a difference in your community, and explore your environmental passions. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Youth-Led Eco Initiatives Allowance
Members of the Eco Collective can apply for an allowance (up to $450) to support their own environmental initiatives. These funds can be used for equipment and other costs associated with projects that aim to make a difference in the community. This is your chance to lead meaningful projects and put your ideas into action!
Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Community clean-ups
- Tree plantings
- Community and home gardens
- Recycling initiatives
Meet BCMANR Captains and Métis Elders
As a participant, you’ll have unique opportunities to engage with, and learn directly from, BCMANR Captains and Métis Elders throughout the program. These engagements may include group discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering knowledge-sharing and cultivating deeper connections to Métis culture and the land.
Availability
Participants of the Eco Collective are invited to attend all quarterly sessions, held the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm PT.
- 1st Session: October 28, 2026
- 2nd Session: January 27, 2027
- 3rd Session: March 31, 2027
- 4th Session: May 26, 2027
How to Access or Apply
Registration for 2026-2027 is now open. Fill out the form linked below.
Curious to learn more before you apply? Join the Ministry of Youth for a virtual information session on October 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm PT. Register for the information session.