Archive for June, 2023

Petition for Elected 2SLGBTQQIA+ Representation in MNBC Leadership

Posted by FVMA

“This petition is to demonstrate to MNBC leadership that citizens support the creation of elected 2SLGBTQQIA+ representation on the Board of the Metis Nation, and to call on elected leaders to vote yes the next time the Resolution to create 2SLGBTQQIA+ representations is brought forward.”  

 

Here is the link to the petition form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduSTlUDcTdZZjrkigmu4TlUY2XMW826mH0frmYuhzdy8ePGw/viewform

 

February 2023 – It’s Time for Two Spirit Reconciliation: A Call for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis Inclusion and Equity

Posted by FVMA

“…a first of its kind research and community-building project for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis community members in this province.  The work has been supported by a variety of organizations, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, Métis Nation British Columbia, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, and the Fraser Valley Métis Association.

This report, entitled It’s Time for Two Spirit Reconciliation: A Call for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis Inclusion and Equity, represents the culmination and major outcome of a series of project activities and deliverables, which have included a literature review, online survey, and a major community engagement event. The online survey has produced what may be the first 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis specific data in the province.”

 

Click HERE to download Full Report: MNGV TwoWorlds, TwoSpirits Summary Report FNL

MNBC’s Mîcôwin (Food) Program and other programs and services…

Posted by FVMA

The Mîcôwin (Food) Program provides groceries delivered directly to the homes of MNBC Citizens.

This support will help relieve the financial pressures that Métis families to provide some food relief to low-income Métis families with children living at home and struggling with at this time.

Click here to go to the information and application form: https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services/micowin

 

More Programs and Services of MNBC: https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services