September 22, 2020 Builds on strong track record in delivering major gains for MNBC citizens and providing strong leadership for entire Métis Nation as MNC’s Minister for Health and Minister for Culture, Heritage and Families. (September 22, 2020) Clara Morin Dal Col was re-elected President of Métis Nation British Columbia in MNBC’s General Election yesterday. […]
Our continued response COVID-19 TNG remains committed to keeping our employees and the communities we serve safe. Therefore, we are sharing the following information. Confirmed Cases As the virus continues to spread throughout BC and Canada, we are calling on everyone to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by continuing to practice […]
Tla’amin Nation is reporting 31 active cases of COVID-19. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms have been contacted by Vancouver Coastal Health and directed to isolate to help prevent further spread. Self-isolating at home is the best way to prevent the spread of contagious […]
Sep 21, 2020 Retired nurse Molly Smith Glaser shares her story and her path to nursing 2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Mid-Wife. In celebration and recognition, we will feature stories all year long of nurses and midwives from across the province and the great work they do for BC First Nations […]
September 21-25 marks Gender Equality Week in Canada. The purpose of Gender Equality Week is multidimensional. Through it, we acknowledge the significant contributions that women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people have made and continue to make in our communities and society. This week is also a time to renew dedication toward addressing the systemic issues of sexism, […]
View Image After roughly 8 hours of sorting and counting, all streamed live for the first time, MNBC has elected a new government to advocate and represent the interests of the Métis in British Columbia. Below are interim election results for MNBC’s 2020 Election. In the coming days the Chief Electoral Officer will provide final […]
Current numbers We are pleased to confirm that there were no new cases reported over the weekend or today. Our total case number remains at 41 (37 lab confirmed, 4 epi-linked). No new data on recovery has been received since last week. As of our last update, 35 of the 41 cases had been cleared, […]
VICTORIA – First Nations in B.C. and the provincial government completed and signed a 23-year agreement on Sept. 16, 2020, that will see the Province share approximately $3 billion in gaming revenue. The agreement supports Indigenous self-government and self-determination, strong, healthy communities and services that make life better for First Nations communities and people. “Being […]
In the face of a global pandemic, language revitalization continues to thrive in Indigenous communities across Canada and the world, according to new research by Indigenous education scholar, Onowa McIvor. In June of this year, McIvor, who this month became University of Victoria’s newest President’s Chair, received COVID-19 Emergency Research Funding from the Faculty of […]
Orange Shirt Day is an important day to honour and listen to residential school survivors and remember those that were lost due to oppressive educational systems. Date: Sep 30, 2020 At NIC recognize that as an educational institution we have a responsibility to honour, respect, and support Indigenous cultures and identities as we move towards […]
