Archive for March, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Fraser Valley Métis Association Volunteer Board Resigns in Protest of MNBC Overreach

Posted by FVMA

Fraser Valley, BC – March 27, 2025

The Board of the Fraser Valley Métis Association (FVMA) is resigning, effective immediately, in protest of the ongoing actions taken by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and Appellants who have weaponized the Senate to exert state-like authority, rooted in mechanisms that echo colonial structures and values.

We have made this difficult decision not to hinder our community from moving forward, but rather to allow space for Métis in the Fraser Valley to chart a path that is meaningful to them with integrity of grassroots, and community-led Métis governance.

We remain deeply committed to the Métis people of the Fraser Valley and will continue to support our relatives in any way we can outside of the formal FVMA board structure.

MNBC’s actions not only undermine the autonomy and cultural safety of this community but also stand in direct contradiction to their own Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, Community Charter Agreement, and Governance Policies. MNBC has failed to uphold its commitments to transparency, accountability, and respect for community self-governance, as outlined in these policies. The weaponization of the Senate disregards the principles of fair and impartial decision-making, procedural fairness, and non-interference in chartered communities, eroding trust and harming the very people MNBC claims to represent.

Our hearts are with the community as it navigates this challenging moment. We know the strength and resilience of our people will prevail.

With Respect and in Solidarity,
~The Resigning Board of the Fraser Valley Métis Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Fraser Valley Métis Association Volunteer Board Resigns in Protest of MNBC Overreach_March 27 2025

March 14, 2024 – Important Notice & FVMA’s 20th Annual AGM Reminder March 15, 2025 at 11 am

Posted by FVMA

March 14, 2025

Dear FVMA Community,

We invite you to join us for FVMA’s 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) tomorrow, March 15, 2025. Full details can be found here: [FVMA’s 20th Annual AGM].

Urgent Privacy Notice:

We have recently received notice that FVMA’s chartered community members are being contacted without consent, violating their personal privacy. This constitutes the second data breach involving the same appellants responsible for the ongoing financial breach discovered on April 14, 2024. More details can be found here: [December 9, 2024, Update: Ongoing Personal and Community Data Breach].

As dedicated volunteers, we remain diligent in upholding transparency, accountability, and our commitment to fiduciary and natural laws, particularly in protecting our community’s privacy and well-being. We take this matter seriously and are addressing these breaches in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other relevant regulations. Any unauthorized contact or misuse of community data is a violation of privacy laws and may result in legal consequences.

AGM Conduct and Expectations:

To ensure a safe and respectful environment, we remind all attendees of the following:

✅ Respectful Attendance – Please uphold the 12 Métis Values and honor our shared commitment to integrity, respect, and accountability.
✅ Host and Venue Guidelines – We are grateful to our hosts and volunteers. Attendees are expected to adhere to the Abbotsford School District’s on-site behavior and safety rules while at the venue.
✅ Natural Law – Our community follows the principles of Natural Law, ensuring respect for all life, balance, reciprocity, and responsibility in our interactions.
✅ FVMA’s Commitment – As a registered non-profit under the BC Societies Act, we are bound by legal and ethical obligations to serve our community with transparency, integrity, and respect.

Meal Details:

A base meal of Soup and Bannock will be ready upon arrival. Community members are welcome to bring a dish to share. Please also bring your own dishware to help lessen waste and honor the land.

We encourage community members to attend the AGM in a spirit of unity, ensuring that our discussions remain productive and in alignment with our shared Métis values. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us directly at www.fvma.ca

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Maarsii,
Fraser Valley Métis Association