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Métis Nation British Columbia MNBC is the government of Métis in BC, representing approximately 32,000 registered Métis Citizens and over 113,000 self-identified Métis people.

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is recognized by the provincial and federal governments and the Métis National Council.

10/15/2026

In celebration of World Food Day, we invite you to learn more about the Métis superfood, nettle.

In "Nutr raasin aahkikinwaa (Our Roots are Growing) - Métis Perspectives on Planting & Harvesting”, Métis herbalist Melaina Patenaude, shares the cultural history and the best ways to harvest nettle.

🎥 Watch the full video on MNBC’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Bnppix3s2s

"Nutr raasin aahkikinwaa (Our Roots are Growing) - Métis Perspectives on Planting & Harvesting” is a part of the Métis Family Connections (MFC) gardening resource packages from the MNBC Ministry of Education.

🔗 Learn more about the Métis Family Connections program: https://www.mnbc.ca/node/4032

Why are the Chartered Community Act and Agreements being renewed? The way MNBC and Métis Chartered Communities work toge...
10/14/2026

Why are the Chartered Community Act and Agreements being renewed?

The way MNBC and Métis Chartered Communities work together is an important part of building strong Métis self-governance.

That’s why MNBC and the MNGA Governance Committee are working together to renew and modernize the existing Chartered Community Agreements.

The goal is to create a clearer and more adaptable framework that:
🤝 Strengthens relationships and shared commitments by clarifying roles and responsibilities between MNBC and Métis Chartered Communities
🗣️ Supports meaningful Citizen input into governance and programming
🔎 Promotes transparency and accountability in decision-making
🌿 Balances consistency with flexibility, allowing Métis Chartered Communities to adapt their agreements to their own priorities and community needs.

This work is about strengthening the relationship between MNBC and Métis Chartered Communities and creating a framework that can continue to evolve with our communities.

♾️Share your thoughts! We invite MNBC Citizens and self-identified individuals in B.C. to provide input on how MNBC and Métis Chartered Communities can work better together to serve Métis people. Complete the survey at https://engage.mnbc.ca/cc-act-agreement

The survey closes December 4, 2026.

How would you prefer to hear about natural resource development projects happening in your Region? Do you have ideas for...
10/13/2026

How would you prefer to hear about natural resource development projects happening in your Region? Do you have ideas for improving MNBC's consultation approach on this topic?

MNBC's Ministry of Environment & Climate Change wants to hear from you. Share your feedback through a short survey about how MNBC can best engage and consult with Citizens about natural resource development projects happening in your Region.

Please note: this survey is about MNBC's consultation approach. It is not a survey about specific upcoming development projects.

📅 Survey closes: Thursday, December 3, 2026
📝 Learn more* and complete the survey: https://ow.ly/TsMr50ZWxYG
❓Have additional questions? Reach out to [email protected]

*Regional virtual engagements sessions on this topic will also be happening throughout fall 2026. Availability is limited; learn more through the link above.

Join the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Community of Practice with the MNBC Ministry of Education! The ECE Community of...
10/13/2026

Join the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Community of Practice with the MNBC Ministry of Education!

The ECE Community of Practice is a monthly, culturally grounded gathering space for Early Learning and Child Care professionals to connect with peers, share knowledge, and continue building stronger practices through community and culture.

📅 The next session, Pedagogy Through a Métis Lens, is October 20, 2026.
🕡 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm PT (via Zoom)
📧 Contact [email protected] to join

Build meaningful relationships and connections with peers and be part of this ongoing Community of Practice that’s rooted in kinship and Métis values to support educators in their practices.

On September 13, 2026, the Ministry of Sport and Active Living hosted a Flag Football Camp with support from the BC Lion...
10/12/2026

On September 13, 2026, the Ministry of Sport and Active Living hosted a Flag Football Camp with support from the BC Lions. Métis youth trained and played alongside BC Lions alumnus and Grey Cup Campion, JR LaRose, in a full flag football experience with their community.

Footballers and family were then invited to the BC Lions Orange Shirt Day Game, which ended in a 31-24 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

📸 See some highlights below!

Maarsii (thank you) to all the youth for joining MNBC and to the families, JR LaRose, and the BC Lions for all their support!

Today is World Mental Health Day, and the focus this year is on "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change". On ...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and the focus this year is on "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change". On this day, we would like to reflect on wellness, connection, and the strength found in shared stories. Métis culture and wellness thrive in stories, relationships, and Nationhood, because those three are what can help us heal.

Our Nation's worldview on mental wellness invites your spirit into balance, your heart space into stillness, and your mind into understanding. Wellness cannot be rushed, and it grows with care over time. Expressing your story in a way that makes you feel heard and understood, can be a potent first step to start healing yourself and can help to heal others.

We understand that sharing our stories is not as easy as it sounds. The fear of being judged and misunderstood by others for your lived experience with mental health is real. We are here to support you along the way, whenever you decide to have these conversations or find creative ways to have your voice heard.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about the realities of Métis mental health today and what support is available for Métis people.

Sources: �
Health Indicators for Métis, First Nations and Inuit Adults Living Off Reserve: �https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250213/dq250213f-eng.pdf
It's Time for Two Spirit Reconciliation: �https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8f99408331ee13fbf10073/t/647df3e8a0ef10112dd1c958/1685976052341/MNGV-+Two+Worlds%2C+Two+Spirits+Summary+Report+FNL+%282%29.pdf
Resilient Roots 2022
https://www.mnbc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-02/Resilient%20Roots%20Volume%203%20-%20DIGITAL%20%281%29.pdf

10/09/2026

Métis Nation BC recognizes that to achieve educational success, Métis learners need to see themselves reflected in the education system.

The MNBC Ministry of Education presents, “Passion for Teaching: Métis Voices in Education,” a video series featuring Métis K-12 educators that bring their unique Métis histories to their classrooms.

In the second video of the series, elementary school teacher Chelsea Craddock, shares that after recently discovering her own Métis heritage, she's hoping to encourage her students to learn and embrace their own cultures and communities.

🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EQUPx2VFhFo

“Passion for Teaching: Métis Voices in Education,” are the stories of four Métis teachers and how their heritage shapes their lives as educators.

10/09/2026

Learn how to make a delicious prairie-style stuffed duck with saskatoon berry sauce in the latest episode of the Métis Cooking Series. Curt Smecher (BCMANR Region 1 Captain of the Hunt) and Jordan Waunch (B.C. Métis artist) cook up this meal, provide helpful cooking tips, and share a few duck puns along the way. 🦆

🎥 Watch the full video on the MNBC YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/xaRl50ZSV1R

Maarsii (thank you) to Dylan Eyers and Dave Gu for producing and editing this video. We also thank all video series participants for generously sharing their recipes and knowledge.

The MNBC Ministry of Citizenship is coming to Region 7 this October! In partnership with Métis Chartered Communities, st...
10/08/2026

The MNBC Ministry of Citizenship is coming to Region 7 this October!

In partnership with Métis Chartered Communities, staff will be touring the province to provide information, answer questions, and offer one-on-one support to community members.

Drop in to:
✔ Learn about the MNBC Citizenship application process
✔ Apply for MNBC Citizenship or renew your Citizenship card
✔ Update your personal information
✔ Explore the MétisHub

Upcoming Sessions:

🗓️ October 23, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Fort St. John Métis Society | 9316 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 7C2

🗓️ October 24, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Moccasin Flats Métis Society | 5121 47th Ave NW, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0

🗓️ October 25, 2026 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | River of the Peace Métis Society | 100-10801 Dudley Drive, Hudson's Hope, BC, V0C 1V0

In September 2026, the MNBC Ministry of Sport and Active Living invited MNBC Citizens from across B.C. to Timber & Tide ...
10/07/2026

In September 2026, the MNBC Ministry of Sport and Active Living invited MNBC Citizens from across B.C. to Timber & Tide at Camp Latona, a weekend adventure on Gambier Island, B.C. Over the course of three days, participants had the opportunity to explore the local Howe Sound wilderness and connect with Métis peers and culture.

📸 Check out the highlights here!

The Ministry of Sport and Active Living gives a special maarsii (thank you) to all the MNBC Citizens who joined and made Timber & Tide at Camp Latona 2026 special!

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#380 – 13401 108 Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3T5T3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16045575851

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