About
Climate hazards are continuing to impact the health and safety of Métis communities. MNBC’s Marine Safety Training program, in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard, aims to build Métis climate resilience and capacity by supporting Citizens in the uptake of marine safety and emergency management skills. MNBC Citizens will have the opportunity to gain critical expertise in emergency preparedness and response.
Who It Is For
MNBC Citizens and Métis communities seeking marine-safety or emergency-management training.
What Participants Learn
Potential training includes:
- First Aid (various)
- Introduction to Oil Spills
- Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT)
- Small Vessel Operator Course (SVOP)
- Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
- Emergency Management courses from Justice Institute of BC including:
- Other training opportunities that arise
Eligibility
Open to MNBC Citizens.
Availability and Schedule
Maarsii (thank you) for your interest in the Métis Marine Safety Training Program. Unfortunately, the deadline has passed to participate in the 2026 program – please stay tuned for future opportunities!