Nicola Valley & District Metis Society

02/25/2026

The MNBC Ministry of Skills Training, Employment & Post Secondary (STEPS) is now accepting funding applications for training scheduled on or after April 1, 2026.

With newly updated Standards of Practice, STEPS has expanded information on available programs, services, and supports that are available to Métis trainees, jobseekers, and students.

🔗 For more information on available STEPS funding, please visit: https://www.mnbc.ca/STEPS

Funding from the Ministry of STEPS is available to all eligible MNBC Citizens looking for support in training that can help move your career or education forward.

📧 Contact [email protected] with any questions

02/25/2026

Great opportunity for our families!

Spring break is almost here, and support is available from MNBC!

The Métis Spring Break Supplement is a benefit to help Métis families with children ages 5 to 12 with the costs of their child care needs during the spring break.

Approved programs must be over 3 hours per day and can be recreational programs with social opportunities for children to enjoy interactions and activities in fun, supervised, learning environments.

✅ Maximum of $500.00 per child per winter and spring break combined.

🔗 For more information, visit https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services/school-break-supplement

The application deadline is March 18, 2026.

11/09/2025

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!!

We are currently looking for a Metis Jigger to teach some jigging to our littles at the Headstart!

Please get ahold of Darby (250-315-7072) if you're interested!

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10/25/2025

❗Program Update: Maarsii (thank you) for your interest in the Home Garden Program. The 2025 application window is now closed, but we invite you to follow MNBC on this channel and Instagram for program updates and to explore our other programs and resources!
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🌱 MNBC’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Food Security is excited to announce that the popular Home Garden Program is returning for its sixth consecutive year!

🌿 We’re thrilled to support up to 500 households with access to nutritious food and the opportunity to connect (or reconnect) with nature.

🧤🪴 MNBC Citizens can apply to receive a $75 gift card to BC Eco Seeds and/or a $200 grant to purchase gardening material!

📅 The application window runs from November 3 to November 17, 2025. Keep an eye on our social media for the official launch.

10/17/2025

09/21/2025

A recap from Day 2 of the MNBC Annual General Meeting.

🎉 During CEO Colette Trudeau's update, she announced that there are now 30,000 registered MNBC Citizens across the province!

This year's AGM attendance is also at a record high, at 319.

The MNBC Board of Directors Q&A was moved from Sunday to today and Resolutions 1 through 4 were discussed.

Resolutions 5 and 6 have been moved to Sunday, September 21. The meeting start time has been changed to 8:30 AM PST.

The livestream link: youtube.com/watch?v=1L_tv_GgcFU

09/20/2025

A recap from Day 1 of the MNBC Annual General Meeting

The following motions passed:

✅ The date for the next Annual General Meeting was set for September 18-20, 2026.
✅ Motion to accept the audited financial statements passed.
✅ Motion to appoint a financial auditor for next fiscal year passed.

MNBC CEO Colette Trudeau's presentation has been moved to the second day of the AGM: Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The livestream will resume at 9:00 am PST: https://youtube.com/live/5_-toEicI8A

09/01/2025

🌿🐝 Join us for the Plant and Species Identification Trip, taking place September 22 - 24, 2025 at Manning Park Resort.

Led by MNBC's Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Food Security, this in-person gathering invites Métis Citizens and self-identifying folks from across the province to explore pollinator habitats and species at risk.

Through land-based learning and cultural connection, participants will engage in meaningful stewardship that supports community well-being and conservation.

🌱 Discover pollinator ecosystems and recovery efforts
🌱 Strengthen Métis cultural revitalization and community ties
🌱 Support holistic health and climate resilience for Métis communities

This is more than a trip, it’s a chance to walk the land together, share knowledge, and grow a future rooted in care and connection!

All expenses (travel, meal per diem, accommodation) will be covered by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Food Security.

Spots are limited! Learn more and register by Sunday September 14: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/plantandspecies/home/

08/31/2025

📢Great opportunity for all our local hunters, fishers and gatherers!

🌾 The Harvester Support Fund is now live and taking applications!

MNBC’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Food Security is excited to launch the Harvester Support Fund for the 2025 fall season. Starting today, applications are open for Métis harvesters to receive a $200 microgrant to help cover the cost of harvesting supplies including hunting and fishing gear, preservation tools, transportation, and more.

Only 100 microgrants are available, so we encourage eligible harvesters to apply as soon as possible.

🗓️ Applications open: Today! Thursday, August 28, 2025
🛑 Deadline to apply: Monday, September 4, 2025
✅ Eligibility: MNBC citizens, those with a valid Harvester Card will be prioritized

Apply today: https://www.mnbc.ca/harvester-support-fund-application

08/28/2025

In partnership with Chartered Communities, staff from the Ministry of Citizenship will be touring the province to provide valuable information and support.
- Learn about the MNBC Citizenship application process
- Apply for or renew your MNBC Citizenship card
- Update your personal information
- Discover the MétisHub

Plus, don’t miss your chance to WIN a copy of "Connecting to Heritage: A Beginner's Guide to Métis Genealogical Research," created by the Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language!

Check out the MNBC events calendar for upcoming sessions this fall and keep an eye out for additional dates.

https://www.mnbc.ca/news-events/events-calendar

08/22/2025

Register now for Timber and Tide at Camp Latona!

Métis youth are invited to Gambier Island to connect with their heritage and culture over a weekend long stay filled with relationship building, classic camping activities such as high ropes, water sports, and hiking, and a paddling journey through the Howe Sound.

Funded by the Reconciliation Action Fund, this is a fully funded camp weekend with all meals provided. All you need is a sense of adventure!

👥 Open to Métis youth aged 18-30
📅 September 26 - 28, 2025
⛴️ Departure from Porteau Cove (Squamish-Lillooet) | 9:30 am

Spots are limited! Deadline to apply is September 15, 2025.

🛶 Register now at: https://www.mnbc.ca/news-events/events-calendar/timber-and-tide

Photo provided by Camp Latona Facebook.