Nicola Valley & District Metis Society

08/20/2026

UPDATE: Watch the recording here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMEKE6tdPVw

Don’t forget! The 2026 MNBC by-election is just around the corner.

Join us for the Candidate Virtual Townhall tonight from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PT.

This online session will allow MNBC Citizens to hear directly from candidates, learn about their platforms, and participate in a meaningful conversation about the future of the Nation.

🗓 August 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PT
💻 Online event. Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YgEnqX1mQyCWgzulzm1tuA

Electors can submit questions in advance to [email protected]

Visit https://elections.mnbc.ca/ to learn more.

08/20/2026

There's still time to vote!

Online voting is now open for the MNBC by-election.

🧑‍💻Eligible voters may now cast their ballots through the OneFeather online voting platform at https://members.onefeather.ca/login

OneFeather is the independent third-party election service provider engaged by MNBC to administer the by-election in accordance with our Electoral Act.

Please ensure you follow official instructions and complete your vote prior to August 22, 2026, at 8:00 pm PT.

❗️If you are returning a mail-in ballot instead, we strongly recommend you post it immediately. It must be received by OneFeather before 8:00 pm PT on August 22, 2026, or it will not be counted.

Citizens are able to hand-deliver their mail-in ballot to the Chief Electoral Officer at OneFeather: 209-852 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C until 4:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Or Citizens may hand-deliver their mail-in ballot on by-election day, Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT at the count location, Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta, 6005 BC-17A, Delta, B.C. V4K 5B8.

View the Notice of Ballot Drop-off and Count here:https://elections.mnbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MNBC-26-Notice-of-Count-Location-FINAL.pdf

Visit https://elections.mnbc.ca/ to learn more.

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

🌟 Calling all Métis youth!

Join our upcoming Métis Youth Townhall on August 4, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PT to learn more about the candidates running in the MNBC By-Election, and why you should participate by casting your vote.

Electors can submit questions in advance to [email protected].

Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZAq3uKRQSbGtSo5TD1PzYg

Visit https://elections.mnbc.ca/ to learn more.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Hoping some of our community members are able to make it out to Kamloops to learn more about different supports and services!

🌿 You’re Invited: Community Miyoyawin (Wellness) Connections in Kamloops 🌿

♾️ Métis Community members of all ages are invited to join us in Kamloops, B.C., on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for a Community Miyoyâwin (Wellness) Connections Event hosted by MNBC’s Ministry of Health and Wellness.

💙 This welcoming and intergenerational event will bring families, youth, adults, Elders and Veterans together to celebrate Métis culture, connect with community and learn about health and wellness programs available throughout the Interior region.

☀️ Drop in anytime to enjoy refreshments, local vendors, entertainment, beading, medicine bag making, Elders spaces and more.

🎨 Vendor applications are open now and close Wednesday, June 17, 2026, so be sure to submit yours via the link below.

🔗 Check out full event details: https://www.mnbc.ca/news-events/events-calendar/community-miyoyawin-wellness-connections-event-kamloops

💛 We look forward to seeing you there!

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.