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The BC Métis Federation is hosting its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Victoria on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend. To celebrate BCMF’s 13th year, a Métis Kitchen Party will be held after the AGM from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Lunch and dinner will be provided for delegates.
Please note that the AGM will be an in-person event only. There will be no online option for participation.
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Location
The AGM will be held at the Parkside Hotel and Spa in Victoria.
- ParksideVictoria.com
- 810 Humbolt Street
- 1-250-940-1200
Special Resolutions
Special Resolutions must be submitted 14 days in advance of the AGM. Any member wishing to submit a Special Resolution should do so by emailing it to Jacquie Swaisland, BC Mètis Federation Secretary, at J.Swaisland@BCMetis.com.
- SR-2024-1 – Extending the term of Directors from two years to four years
- Submitted by the BCMF Board of Directors
- As set out in item 3.3.1 of the BCMF Board of Directors Policy Manual, the current term for Directors is two years. This resolution seeks to extend the term for elected Directors to four years.
Board of Directors Election
Nine Director positions are up for election this year:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- At Large Board Members (five)
Nominations are now open for the BC Métis Federation Board of Directors election, to be held at the Annual General Meeting in September. BCMF members are invited to make a difference in the future of BCMF and shape the direction of the federation by standing for election to the Board of Directors.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be a Full BCMF member in good standing and a BC resident for at least the 12 months preceding the election. Additionally, all candidates must submit the nomination form, a nominee statement, and a criminal record check.
Completed nomination forms must be emailed to nominations@BCMetis.com no later than 5:00 pm on August 7, 2024. The nomination form for interested candidates can be downloaded from the BCMF website.
Please note that the voting in the election will be conducted in-person only. There will be no option for online or mail-in voting.
Métis Kitchen Party
Following the closing of the Annual General Meeting from, join us for dinner and a Métis Kitchen Party complete with jigging, fiddle tunes, and Bingo!
Bev Lambert will be leading the entertainment, along with Karen Dion, Spring Fever, and Rebel Heart. The five rounds of bingo will feature cash prizes totalling $3,000. Please note that the bingo is only open to delegates who attend the Annual General Meeting.
Draft Agenda
8:00-9:30 am – AGM Registration
1. 9:00 am – Opening Prayer – Métis Elder
2. 9:10 am – Métis Fiddle Music – Rene Therrien
3. 9:15 am – Opening Remarks
- a) Vice President Mr. Rene Therrien
- b) President Keith Henry
4. 9:20 am – Call to Order – Verification of Quorum
5. 9:25 am – Approval of AGM Chair
6. 9:30 am – Approval of Draft Agenda
7. 9:35 am – Resolutions (if required) Resolutions submitted 14 days in advance to the BC Mètis Federation Secretary Jacquie Swaisland (J.Swaisland@BCMetis.com)
8. 9:40 am Review/Approve BC Métis Federation 12th AGM Draft Minutes
- a) September 23rd, 2023
9. 9:45 am – BC Métis Federation Reporting 2023-2024
- a) Annual Report – April 1st, 2023 – March 31st, 2024 – President Keith Henry
- b) BC Métis Federation Financial Statements April 1st , 2023 – March 31st, 2024 – Sean Reid, KPMG
- c) Appointment of Auditor for 2024-25
10:30 am – Break – Karen Dion and Métis Bev Dancers
10. 10:45 am – BC Métis Federation 2024-25 Action Plan
- a) 2024-25 Action Plan Progress – Key Performance Indicators
11. 11:20 am – 2025-28 BC Metis Federation Strategic Plan – Updated Vision
12:00 pm – Lunch – Karen Dion and Métis Bev Dancers, Address by Chris Sankey, Conservative Party of BC
12. 1:00 pm – BC Métis Federation Board Election
- a) President
- b) Vice President
- c) Secretary
- d) Treasurer
- e) 5 At Large Board Members
2:30 pm – Break – Karen Dion and Métis Bev Dancers
13. 2:45 pm – BC Métis Federation Committees
- a) Youth
- b) Elders
- c) Women
14. 3:00 pm – BC Métis Federation 2024-25 Priority Initiatives Update
- a) Legal Declaration Case Update
- b) Pacific Northwest Métis Research
- c) Industry Engagement
- Procurement
- Employment
- d) Conservation Department
- e) Michif Language
- f) Métis Child, Youth, and Families
- g) 2024-25 Membership
- h) Project Coming Home
- i) Métis Housing
- j) Emergency Assistance Program
- k) Greg Mazur Student Scholarship Program
15. 4:50 pm – Adjournment
16. 4:55 pm – Closing Prayer
Please note that there will be an evening Métis Kitchen Party to Celebrate following the closing of the Annual General Meeting from 6:30 – 10:00 PM. Dinner will be provided for delegates.
6:15 pm – Doors open
6:30 pm – Dinner – Welcome Emcee Jocelyn Eisert
6:35 pm – John Rustad, Leader, Conservative Party of BC
6:45 pm – Karen Dion and Metis Bev Performance
7:10 pm – BC Métis Federation Leadership Swearing In
7:30 pm – Bingo! Games 1 to 3
8:00 pm – Spring Fever Performance
8:30 pm – Bingo! Games 4 and 5
9:00 pm – Rebel Heart Performance
9:30 pm – Bingo! Games 6 and 7
9:50 pm – Final Words
