Kootenay Region Metis Youth

05/28/2026

Amazing opportunity for all or Indigenous youth.

05/22/2026

Alo

I will be hosting a Region 4 Youth Gathering September 12-13. I am still finalizing details, so stay tuned for more updates.

As for this post: I am hoping for some feedback or suggestions on what cultural activities/ things you'd like to see at this event!
Eg. beading lessons, outdoor games, jigging, etc.

So excited to connect with you soon!

Maarsii!!

04/30/2026

Special MNGA details:

On April 20, 2026, the MNBC Board of Directors approved the following resolution:THAT the MNBC Board of Directors call a virtual Special Metis Nation Governing Assembly on May 6, 2026 at 6 PM for the purposes of calling a byelection and considering other matters related to the byelection, as necessa...

04/28/2026

Registration for the Eco Collective is now open!

Explore your environmental passion alongside MNBC and drive climate action through workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on volunteer experience. The Eco Collective invites Métis youth to empower environmental stewardship in their communities.

The Eco Collective aims to strengthen Métis cultural knowledge through conservation, traditional practices, and insight from Elders and Knowledge Carriers.

🔗 Join a virtual information session on April 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm PT: https://ow.ly/CgfO50YCwK7

🌱 Open to MNBC Citizens and self-identifying Métis ages 15 to 30
🌱 Passionate about studying and protecting the environment
📅 April 29 to September 23, 2026, | 6:30 to 8:30 pm PT (1 monthly meeting via Zoom)
🔗 Register for the Eco Collective here: https://www.mnbc.ca/eco-collective

04/28/2026

Join us on May 5 as we gather in remembrance, solidarity, and action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This day is a time to honour the lives lost, support families and communities, and raise awareness of the ongoing crisis.

We will begin with a march from Cottonwood Park to City Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring their drums as we walk together in unity and remembrance.

Following the march, we will gather at the Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery for light snacks and refreshments. This will be a space to connect, reflect, and support one another.

Afterward, attendees are invited to visit the REDress exhibit inside the museum. This powerful installation, created by Métis artist Jaime Black, serves as a visual reminder of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, calling attention to their absence and the need for justice.

All are welcome to attend. Please come with respect and an open heart.

02/23/2026

Tansi lovely community members,

We’re excited to share that WKMS will be hosting a Book Club starting this April! 📚

Please see the attached posters for full details. If you’d like to sign up, email us at [email protected]
to reserve your spot. Please note that there are a limited number of books available for April, so we encourage you to register early.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message or email 😊

09/25/2025

Join us at Lakeside Park in Nelson BC (unceded Sinixt, Syilx, and Ktunaxa Nations' territories) to acknowledge and honour the children and families, and cultures, that suffered through the Canadian Residential and Day Schools systems and are still facing these repercussions today.

This is not a performative event (though there will be dancers, music, and artists sharing their work) but an opportunity to think and talk critically about the 94 Calls To Action, and taking active steps towards reconciliation. Food and light refreshments will be provided to all attendees engaging in the conversation.

07/31/2025

Join me!!

🔊 Calling Métis Youth aged 18-30!

Ready to connect with culture, build new friendships, and nourish your mental wellness?

Join us at the Vancouver Island Métis Rendezvous from Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17, 2025! This event is free to attend as travel costs, meals per diems, and camping gear (tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags) will be covered!

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather, learn, and grow in community. Sign up quickly, as spaces are limited to three Citizens or self-identifying Métis Youth from each region!

MNBC's Mental Health and Harm Reduction team will be present at this event to answer any questions, though they will not be official chaperones. Support persons are welcome to attend if needed, though we want to acknowledge that the gravel at the Métis Rendezvous venue may present accessibility challenges.

🌟 Register now for this awesome community event: https://forms.office.com/r/jTr5k621EM

Registration deadline is Thursday, August 7, 2025.