Métis Nation British Columbia

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The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), formerly Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia, is the only federally recognized body representing Métis in British Columbia, Canada. The current president is Lissa Dawn Smith, the vice-president is Walter Mineault.^[1] MNBC represents the section 35 rights of over 26,000 Métis citizens who are registered with MNBC and advocates for the over 98,000 self-identified Métis in British Columbia.^[2]

MNBC represents thirty-nine (39) Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia.

MNBC’s mission is to represent Métis citizens and promote the rights, recognition, priorities and interests of all Métis in BC. MNBC creates opportunities for their people, communities, and children to flourish, and works to ensure access to a range of programs and services to bridge socioeconomic gaps and increase overall well-being for Métis in BC.

Métis Nation BC is recognized by the Métis National Council, the Government of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada as the Governing Nation for Métis in BC.^[3]

• Métis Nation British Columbia official website

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