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06/02/2026

Everyone gets in… except the people already here.

Canada’s history is complex, but one truth often gets overlooked. Before provinces, before railways, and before waves of settlement, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples already called these lands home.

As settlers arrived from Britain, Scotland, Ireland, France, and many other parts of the world, Indigenous peoples faced displacement from their lands, restrictions on their rights, and government policies designed to remove them from decision making about their own futures.

For the Métis, this included the loss of traditional lands through the scrip system and the aftermath of the Red River Resistance and the North West Resistance.

Learning about the past helps us better understand the Canada we live in today.

05/10/2026

Being a Métis Nation of BC citizen right now feels heavy.

A lot of people are confused, frustrated, and trying to understand what is really going on.

When citizens read the latest board meeting minutes, it is hard not to notice how divided things have become. Decisions appear to have been made that removed key responsibilities from the President’s office, without clear public understanding of how that was agreed to or why.

At the same time, there are real concerns about how long the next election could be delayed, and what that means for who holds power during this period.

This is our Nation. These decisions impact our communities, our families, and the trust people have in leadership.

This should not be about picking sides. It should be about clear answers, respect for citizens, and making sure people are not left in the dark.

Métis citizens deserve calm, honest, and clear communication.

Our voices matter. Our questions matter. Our Nation matters.

04/24/2026

Join us for Sharing Your Indigenous Business Story Globally, the second webinar in our new four-part series.

This session is designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations looking to explore global markets in a way that honours culture, sovereignty, and community.

📅 May 14 | 10–11:30 AM PST
Register here: exnav.co/IndigenousStory

👉 Indigenous entrepreneurs can access specialized Export Navigator support.

04/17/2026

Two MNBC Presidents removed in the last 5 years.

You can feel the weight of that as a member of this Nation.

The silence.
The damage.
The truth rising anyway.

It’s always darkest before the dawn.

And now our citizens will decide what kind of leadership comes next.

04/16/2026

Strong Roots, Bright Futures Youth Gathering is happening in Langley 🌿✨

Looking for something to do on Pro D Day?

On Friday, May 15, youth ages 12 to 24 are invited to Douglas Park for a free day of music, culture, connection, and community.

🎶 Live performances
🤝 Youth organizations and local supports
🎁 Prizes
🌟 Activities and resources
💬 A space to connect and be celebrated

Hosted by Waceya Métis Society, this event is all about creating a welcoming space where youth feel supported, included, and connected.

Made possible with funding from the Union of BC Municipalities and the support of the many organizations and community partners helping bring this day to life.

📅 When: Friday, May 15
🕙 Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM
🌟 Closing Ceremony: 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Douglas Park, Langley
🎟️ Who: Free event, open to all youth ages 12 to 24

Please share with youth, families, schools, and community across Langley and surrounding areas.

Huge Maarsii to staff and Mayor Pachal Nathan Pachal for helping making this come to life.



First Nations Health Authority Waceya Metis Society Langley Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council Encompass Support Services Society Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society The Centre For Child Development Langley Community Services Society V'ni Dansi Langley School District #35 DIVERSEcity Foundry Langley City of Langley Langley Division of Family Practice Métis Nation British Columbia

04/03/2026

The Red River cart trails stretched down south and across the Prairies as powerful routes of Métis trade, travel, and connection.

Built and led by Métis families, hunters, and traders, these trails moved pemmican, furs, and goods across vast distances, long before roads or railways. The sound of the carts became part of the land, marking the movement of a people who built strong trade networks across the West.

The Red River cart trails remain a powerful part of Métis history, showing the strength, skill, and impact of Métis people in shaping trade and connection across these lands.

02/24/2026

01/25/2026

Métis Jigging and First Nations Dancing by The Lyons Sisters & Akina Ohlman

The Lyons Sisters are renowned Swampy Cree Métis jiggers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, known for sharing high energy Métis dance across North America through performances, workshops, and mentoring. Akina Ohlman shared First Nations dance alongside them, bringing powerful movement and story to the stage. .ca

The performance took place during the ISET National Gathering, where Indigenous organizations from across Canada gather to strengthen indigenous focused training, employment, and community programs.

Grateful for the opportunity to attend ISET 2026 with

01/05/2026

After the Red River Resistance, Louis Riel was forced into exile. He spent years away from home, moving between the United States and Canada, trying to survive while carrying the weight of his people.

But in the early 1880s, Métis communities in what is now Saskatchewan were being ignored again. Land rights were denied. Promises were broken. Families were being pushed aside.

The Métis sent for Riel.

He came back not for power, not for fame, but because his people asked him to lead once more. This time, he wasn’t alone. Gabriel Dumont was right there with him. A skilled leader, a protector, and a symbol of Métis resistance.

What followed became known as the North West Resistance.

A fight for land, language, and the right to exist.

This isn’t just history.
This is Métis resilience.

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10/24/2025

John A. Macdonald is remembered as Canada’s first Prime Minister, but for Métis and First Nations peoples his legacy is one of betrayal and blood.

He ordered the military into Red River and Batoche to crush Louis Riel and the Métis Nation, calling it rebellion when it was really resistance. Riel stood up for our land, our language, and our rights. Macdonald called him a traitor and had him executed in 1885.

Under his government, promises made to the Métis were broken. Land grants were delayed or stolen, pushing families off their territories. First Nations faced starvation, forced relocations, and the beginning of the residential school system. It was all part of a plan to clear the Prairies for settlers.

He called it nation building.
We remember it as the start of cultural genocide.