(Prince George, BC) – The BC Métis Federation continued their commitment to supporting Métis cultural revitalization, education, and celebrations with their third Summer of Culture event today at the Métis Heritage Days in Prince George, BC. The Métis Heritage Days were co-hosted with the Northern Interior Métis Cultural Society and held at the Fort George [...]

Paulette Flamond, an inspirational leader and supporter of community organizations in the City of Fort St. John, has received an Honorary Associate of Arts Degree from Northern Lights College. BC Metis Federation congratulates federation member and community leader Paulette Flamond for her recent achievement. The Honorary Degree, in recognition of Flamond’s guidance and energies given [...]

The BC Metis Federation is advising members and community partners that an early settlement meeting has been negotiated in an attempt to resolve the BC Human Rights Tribunal. The Provincial Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and Ministry of Children and Family Development and representatives of the BC Metis Federation will meet with the mediator [...]

Many people in the Metis community across British Columbia and Canada remain surprised by the recommendations and outcome of the recent Senate report on Metis Identity entitled “The People Who Own Themselves, Recognition of Metis Identity in Canada.” The Senate findings and recommendations have important implications on how Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), [...]

The Nova Metis Heritage Association, who is a partners community with the BC Metis Federation, is currently facing challenges with School District #36 and a proposed updated Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. A letter has been sent by BC Metis Federation to address specific issues. We strongly encourage the Metis community to review all documents as [...]