What benefits do Métis get in BC?
Métis students in BC can apply to MNBC for post-secondary funding through the MNBC Indigenous Skills and Employment Training program, which is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. Other options for Métis students include student aid, scholarships and bursaries.
Are there Métis in British Columbia?
According to Statistics Canada, there are nearly 90,000 Métis people in BC. More than 20,000 are registered MNBC Citizens. MNBC represents thirty-eight (38) Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia.
How do I claim my Métis status in BC?
To be Métis you must self-identify as Métis, be distinct from other Aboriginal peoples, be of historic Métis Nation Ancestry and be accepted by the Métis Nation. No recognized historic Métis Nation community is located in British Columbia west of the Rocky Mountains.
Where do Métis live in BC?
The area includes the modern settlements of Frances Lake and Fort Grahame in the west, to Hudson’s Hope and Fort St. John’s in the south and to the British Columbia-Alberta border in the east.
What does a Metis card entitle you to?
Registered Indians, also known as status Indians, have certain rights and benefits not available to non-status Indians, Métis, Inuit or other Canadians. These rights and benefits include on-reserve housing, education and exemptions from federal, provincial and territorial taxes in specific situations.
Who are the Metis people of British Columbia?
Métis Nation BC is recognized by the Métis National Council, Provincial Government of British Columbia, and the Federal Government of Canada, as the Governing Nation for Métis in BC. Before becoming a self-governing Nation, the “Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia” (MPCBC) was the grassroots vision, and organization, for the Métis in BC.
What does the MNBC do in British Columbia?
MNBC’s mandate is to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Métis Nation BC is recognized by the Métis National Council, Provincial Government of British Columbia, and the Federal Government of Canada, as the Governing Nation for Métis in BC.
Who is the program coordinator for the Metis Nation?
Program Coordinator –Kathryn Poynter [email protected] Client Support – Melanie Popovic [email protected] Office Clerk – Theresa Jackson [email protected] NEW Address: Metis Nation BC Employment & Training 380 – 13401 108 Ave, Surrey V3T 5T3 Program Coordinator – Rae Alcock [email protected] Client Support – Tina Marrale [email protected]
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