Comox Valley MIKI'SIW Métis Association
207-576 England Avenue V9N2N3 Courtenay, BC, Canada

New Program open https://mailchi.mp//registration-now-open-for-living-life-

Unfortunately all the work we did to get our Elders registered will have to be redone because of privacy issues that the Provincial Government is concerned about. If you have already registered with Metis Nation BC you will be contacted to let you know what you now have to do, however the jest of it is starting Monday, March 8th at 7am, you have to phone 1-833-348-4787 to get an appointment., you will need your Personal Health number for the call. Please see below

Spring Break is coming up - here is something for the kids

Fully funded course for Metis individuals across the province Occupational First Aid, Levels 1, 2 & 3, flexible start dates Contact [email protected] to register or for more information

Information for Winter/Spring Showcase

If you can be anything, be kind. Poster by June Graham.

https://mailchi.mp/mnbc/free-violin-lessons-for-youth

Attention all MNBC Citizens: Clara Morin Dal Col has been suspended of her duties by the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Read the special statement released by the Board of Directors on the suspension here: https://www.mnbc.ca//special-statement-from-mnbc-board-of/

BC Parks has created the 2021 BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province. For the 2021 season, the B...C Parks Student Ranger Program will see 48 students employed across the province. Eligible candidates for the 2021 season are Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 30, that have been enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited institution within the past 6-months. Additional requirements and criteria can be viewed in the job postings. BC Parks strongly encourages students from Indigenous backgrounds to apply for these positions. 48 Student Ranger positions will be available across 12 crew locations this season. Crew locations for 2021 include Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park). Each crew will work within various parks and protected areas on recreation, conservation, Indigenous relations, and public outreach projects and education projects. The competitions for these positions are now posted to the BC government job board and the application deadline is February 21st, 2021. Interested applicants need to visit the BC Parks Student Ranger Program web page (gov.bc.ca/bcparks-student-rangers) for more information on how to learn more and to apply for these job opportunities.

Good evening MIKI'SIW, Clara Dal Col, president of the Métis Nation of BC, has been sending out emails regarding some fairly concerning allegations and failures of leadership at the provincial level. The Board of Directors of the Metis Nation BC has released the following press release: ...Continue reading

Registration for the rescheduled Annual General Meeting is now open! The AGM will take place virtually from Feb. 18-20. Attendance is open to all Métis registered citizens. To learn more and register, visit http://ow.ly/jIOE50D9Heu

This week's Health and Wellness COVID newsletter contains updates on #COVID-19 in B.C. and teenage vaping. Check your inbox or read on our website http://ow.ly/AphX50D9NeO