Métis Nation British Columbia

09/02/2026

Applications for the Métis Early Childhood Education Supplement are now open!

Métis Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) can access financial support from the MNBC Ministry of Education to increase the recruitment and retention of Métis ECEs across the province. Financial support ranges up to $1,300.

✅ Open to MNBC Citizens working within a licenced child care program
✅ Applications are open until September 30, 2026
📧 Contact [email protected] for applications
🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.mnbc.ca/education

Applications for the Métis Early Childhood Education Supplement will open again in January 2027.

08/31/2026

The MNBC Ministry of Health and Wellness will be hosting its first "Youth Mental Wellness Knowledge Gathering", a culturally safe, land-based weekend event on October 16-18, 2026. This gathering has been created to better understand the unique perspectives and priorities of Métis youth by creating a supportive space for participants to share their experiences, needs and ideas related to mental wellness.

Each youth participant must attend with a caregiver. Each participant will have the opportunity to engage in cultural activities, sharing circles, and discussions led by the MNBC Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators and Elder Pat Ekland.

Event details:

• Dates: October 16-18, 2026
• Location: Pacific Shores Resort and Spa (1600 Stroulger Rd #1, Nanoose Bay, BC)
• Who is this for: Métis and self-identifying Métis youth between 15 – 17 years old residing in B.C.

Please click on the Expression of Interest (EOI) form linked below for more information. Each youth will need to complete the EOI form by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Fill the form here: https://ow.ly/yoOi50ZHuzk

For any questions or concerns, please connect the Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators at [email protected]

08/31/2026

*This post discusses unregulated toxic drug poisoning. The topics discussed below may be emotionally difficult for some readers. Please proceed with care*

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we want to take some time to remember our Métis loved ones who have been lost to unregulated toxic substance poisoning while acknowledging how this issue has deeply impacted our community in the past and continues impacting it today.

We would like to share the supports and resources we have available to you and your loved ones while recognizing the important role community plays in healing and recovery has for those affected. Indigenous people have a higher chance of using substances, especially when generational trauma is involved.

Between 2020 and 2021, the rate of death from unregulated toxic drug poisoning among Métis people in B.C. rose by 122 percent. These numbers reflect why culturally safe services are important for people to access. The B.C. AHS found that Métis youth had a higher chance of using substances compared to their non-Métis peers. They were also at a higher risk of prescription medication misuse compared to non-Métis youth.

Many existing treatment systems do not fully address the distinct cultural, spiritual, and community needs of Métis people. Stories are medicine in Métis culture, so we encourage you to keep sharing them, gathering, and getting support from your community. Every interaction could save lives.

➡️ Swipe to learn more statistics and resources available for you and your loved ones.

- To access the LifeGuard app, please click here: https://ow.ly/HWhn50ZzAlm
- To learn more about Together in Wellness: Kinship and Healing Circle, please click here: https://ow.ly/8oJZ50ZzAll

For any other questions, please reach out to the Harm Reduction team by sending an email to [email protected]

08/28/2026

Want to know more about the business being discussed at this year’s AGM? The meeting documents are now available at https://ow.ly/ONCz50ZGgI4

✅ Draft meeting agenda
📋 Motion 6: Scheduling of Future MNBC Annual General Meetings
📊 Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31, 2026
📃 Draft minutes of the 2025 AGM

To vote on resolutions, you must be a verified MNBC Citizen 18 years of age or older, however all ages are welcome to attend the AGM.

Let us know you’ll be there – whether in person or online. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/mvnP50ZGgI5 And if you're attending in person, don't forget to download the Pheedloop Go event app to have the meeting information at your fingertips through the weekend!

⭐ Please note that there is no business this year to discuss on Sunday. However, two additional Health Fair activities will be available in the morning for those attending in-person.

08/28/2026

Our final topic this Wellness Week is self-care. Wellness is more than just feeling well physically. Taking care of your mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being is an important part of self-care. When you make time for yourself, you are not only investing in your overall health, but you are also strengthening your ability to care for those around you.

Throughout this week, we’ve shared simple ways to practice self-care, starting with walking and moving more, protecting your skin from the sun, enjoying nourishing foods and caring for your health and others by preventing seasonal illnesses. Every small step makes a meaningful difference to your own health and wellness.

Today we only ask that you do something for yourself. It can be spending time with loved ones, connecting with the land, or simply taking a few moments to recharge.

Don't forget you have two more days to continue your Move More Challenge!
• Please submit your entry of your steps by Monday, August 31, 2026.
• Include your name, age, and a photo of your step count.
• Send that information in an email to this address [email protected]

➡️ Swipe to learn more about self-care and things you can do for yourself.

If you would like additional support for your mental health and wellness, please contact MNBC’s Mental Health & Wellness team at [email protected] and [email protected].

08/27/2026

🚀 Upgrade your digital skillset!

Register for Microsoft Office Essentials and get personalized training with the entire Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Live tutoring sessions will provide in-depth assistance to help master these digital tools on your journey towards professional or academic success.

With comprehensive learning objectives, interactive quizzes, and smaller class sizes to emphasize 1-on-1 support, this cohort from the Ministry of Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary (STEPS) will build your confidence with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | September 21 – October 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm PT (via Zoom)
🔗 MNBC Citizens can register here! https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services/microsoft-office-essentials

08/27/2026

For our fourth topic this Wellness Week, we are talking about respiratory illness prevention. When Fall begins, many of us return to school, work, and engage in more indoor community gatherings. This makes us spend more time indoors in enclosed spaces, when respiratory illnesses like influenza (the flu), COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can become more common and spread faster.

There are many ways you can protect yourself; your loved ones and your community so everyone can take care of each other, and we can avoid spreading any illnesses. One way to help care for yourself and others is to make sure your immunizations are up to date. Vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness and can help protect those who may be more vulnerable including Elders, infants, and people with chronic health conditions.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about how you can help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses.

To learn more about immunizations, please click here: https://ow.ly/KHcY50ZC3Kb
To find your immunization records, click here: https://ow.ly/agRW50ZC3Kc

Don't forget to check your immunization records and make sure everyone in your household is up to date before the start of respiratory season!

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

MNBC's Region 3 Director Dean Gladue shares his experience of transitioning from an RCMP officer to a Métis leader in this interview with YouTuber The Métis Man this summer at Batoche. The full interview is linked below.

To quote Minister Gladue: "Long Live the Métis!" ♾️

Tansi! (Hello! How are you?)Former RCMP officer turned Métis lea...

08/26/2026

Our third topic this Wellness Week is nourishing our bodies. We are at the perfect time of the year to enjoy fresh and colourful foods while gathering with friends and family over a meal or a BBQ.

What do we mean when we say "variety"? A balanced diet usually includes fruits, veggies, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats. These foods ensure our bodies have all the essential vitamins, minerals, and calories to maintain energy and feel energized. A healthy diet can also help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers.

Colour is in variety, so if you'd like to incorporate more colour into your food, think about eating the rainbow. Lettuce, spinach and broccoli are green, mix them with tomatoes or peppers that are red, add an extra colour like onions or carrots and you already have a super bowl of salad! You can do the same with seasonal fruits.

If you are interested in traditional Métis foods, we recommend the following:
• Wild berries
• Wild meats and fish
• Whole grain Bannock
• Pemmican

➡️ Swipe to learn more about food safety and helpful tips to preserve food fresh for longer.

Don't forget to build a colourful plate by including at least three different colours of veggies and/or fruits!

If you'd like to explore more traditional Métis foods and recipes in The Métis Cookbook, click on this link: https://ow.ly/aY1Q50ZBCQP

If you'd like to learn more about summer food safety, click here:
https://ow.ly/onMb50ZBCQR