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06/04/2026

Métis Elders and Seniors, we want to hear from you!

Last year, your wisdom helped us form the Elders Advisory Circle. That’s why the MNBC Ministry of Elders is pleased to share the launch of our second province-wide Elders & Seniors Survey, open from June 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026.

This survey will help shape the work plan for the Elder Advisory Circle, so your voice will directly guide the work ahead.

Take the survey now or share with any Elders/Seniors in your community. Participants who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win one of the three $100 Walmart gift cards!

🔗Link to survey: https://ow.ly/qLC750Z5JBY

06/04/2026

On June 3, 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report, Reclaiming Power and Place, along with 231 Calls for Justice.

The report laid bare the ongoing violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada, while also highlighting the strength, leadership, and resilience of survivors, families, and communities who carried these truths forward.

More than five years later, families, advocates, and communities continue to call for urgent action and accountability. The Calls for Justice are not recommendations, they are legal and moral imperatives rooted in human rights, Indigenous rights, and the lived realities of those impacted by violence.

At the Moose Hide Campaign, we believe ending gender-based violence requires all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and take meaningful action in our communities. This work must continue beyond moments of recognition and remain grounded in respect, responsibility, and care.

We encourage everyone to take time to read the report, learn the Calls for Justice, and support the ongoing work being led by Indigenous families, survivors, and communities.

Learn more:
MMIWG Final Report: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
Calls for Justice: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca

11/16/2025

The BC Métis Federation is hosting a commemoration event on Louis Riel Day—Sunday, November 16. The event is being held at the BCMF office in Vancouver (390-3665 Kingsway) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

A short video will be shown that discusses Riel’s life, illuminating how he and the Métis were much more involved in state-making than historians have previously acknowledged. It is from McMaster Humanities and features Dr. Max Hamon who authored “The Audacity of His Enterprise, Louis Riel and the Métis Nation That Canada Never Was, 1840–1875“.

The event will also provide a space for individuals to speak to their family connections to Louis Riel and to the legacy that his ex*****on has had on Métis communities and families.

In the spirit of reconciliation, all are welcome.

- Snacks and refreshments provided
- Parking available

For more information, please contact Sherry Daniels via email at: [email protected].

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

Telling it Bent is an interdisciplinary writing workshop for q***r, trans, Two Spirit and questioning BC youth ages 14 to 25. Throughout the program, participants will explore poetry, playwriting, and interdisciplinary creation through a q***r, decolonial, future building lens. Participants will build connections with other young q***r creatives, liberate their sense of imagination and play, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their artistic practice, and the possibilities of the stories they can tell. Telling It Bent 2026 will focus on creating one person or small cast pieces, and participants will perform each other’s work. The program will culminate in a Final Showcase as part of the Cultch’s IGNITE! Youth-Driver Arts Festival.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
TIMELINE: Jan 19th - May 16th, 2026 TBC
DAY: Once a week on Mondays
TIME: 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
WORKSHOPS: Total of 13
LOCATION: Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Participation is free.

Please email your submission by December 11th at 11:59pm PST to:
Managing Producer Karter Masuhara at [email protected] CC Program Facilitator Anjalica Solomon at [email protected]

11/16/2025

MNBC Members, deadline Nov 26

❗Program Update: Maarsii (thank you) for your interest in the Home Garden Program. The 2025 application window is now closed, but we invite you to follow MNBC on this channel and Instagram for program updates and to explore our other programs and resources!
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🌸 We’re back! MNBC’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Food Security is pleased to re-launch the Home Garden Program — now officially open for applications! Please use the new application form linked in this caption, not through the website.

💛 We sincerely apologize for the delay due to technical issues and appreciate your patience.

🌾 This beloved Program will support up to 500 Métis households with resources to grow fresh food and deepen their connection to the land.

🪻 MNBC Citizens can apply for:

- A $75 gift card to BC Eco Seeds
- and/or a $200 grant for gardening materials🌽

📅 Application period: November 12 - November 26, 2025

⏳ Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

🔁 Please note: all applicants, including those who applied on November 3, will need to reapply using the new application form to ensure fairness for folks who could not apply due to the outage.

📌 A waitlist will be created if additional funding becomes available.

🌱 For gardening tips and inspiration, email [email protected] to subscribe to the Home Garden Program newsletter.

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

We are looking for nurses passionate about Indigenous health and harm reduction to join our team at Kilala Lelum's newest site, Doris Fox Lelum. Link in bio.

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

"The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence."

Save the Date: Moose Hide Campaign Day – Thursday, May 14, 2026

Across Turtle Island, people will once again come together in ceremony, reflection, and action to stand up against gender-based violence.

Every year, Moose Hide Campaign Day invites schools, workplaces, and communities to walk, fast, and gather in a shared commitment to reconciliation and safety for women, children, and all those along the gender continuum.

Mark the date in your calendar and stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on workshops, livestreams, and ways to participate in 2026.

Together, we’re walking toward a future free from violence.

Learn more at www.moosehidecampaign.ca