Metis Nation British Columbia

• Métis Nation British Columbia suspends president pending investigation

  Acting president Melanie Allard said the nation's executive committee made the move 'with great dismay' after receiving complaints about Mineault's behaviour.

  Politics

  Aug 18
  
• How Indigenous knowledge can give B.C. an edge during wildfire season

  "It's not about changing the way things have been done, it's trying to improve things," said Justin Perry, an instructor of forest and natural areas management at BCIT.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• ‘I downplayed it all’: Métis man shares journey to self-love after residential school

  "I couldn't own that I'm a survivor because I don't look native at first glance," said Gary Têtu, who travelled to Alberta to see Pope Francis during the pontiff's visit to Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
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• ‘Breathe life into our own laws’: Visions for the future of Indigenous child welfare in B.C.

  After years of criticism and overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in care, British Columbia is in the midst of major reform in First Nations, Inuit and Métis child welfare.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
• ‘We’ll work with the numbers’: Mixed reaction from Indigenous advocates to B.C. budget

  Robert Phillips of the First Nations Summit acknowledged the province has been struck with back-to-back crises, and "so we will have to work with the numbers."

  Economy

  Feb 23, 2022
• 103-year-old woman becomes oldest B.C. Métis citizen in birthday ceremony

  Victoria resident Gladys Goulet became the oldest member of the Métis Nation British Columbia in a special citizenship ceremony on her 103rd birthday.

  Features

  Dec 14, 2021
• B.C. allocates $1.5M for Indigenous-led residential school survivor supports

  The B.C. government has allocated $1.5 million in funds for Indigenous-led mental health and wellness supports for residential school survivors.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2021
• Métis Nation B.C. to require all staff, visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19

  Métis Nation British Columbia, one of the largest Indigenous governments in the province, says there will be no exemptions granted in its new vaccine policy.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2021
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• Witnesses in investigation of alleged racist games at B.C. hospitals will likely be protected: Dix

  Adrian Dix said Monday he thinks there will "certainly" be protection for whistleblowers.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2020
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• Financial audit raises questions for Saskatchewan, B.C. Métis groups

  Audits of Saskatchewan, B.C. Métis organizations raise questions over management and finances.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2014