Métis Nation British Columbia
MNBC logo since 2019 | |
| Abbreviation | MNBC |
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| Formation | October 23, 1996 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | 380 – 13401 108 Ave. Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 5T3 |
| Location | |
Region served | British Columbia |
| Membership | 27,000 (2024) |
President | Walter Mineault (suspended) |
Vice President | Melanie Allard |
| Budget | $79 million CAD (2021) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia |
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is a nonprofit organization representing Métis people residing in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Originally established in 1996, it was one of the members of the Métis National Council until November 2024, and is recognized by both the provincial and federal governments as the representative for the Métis in the region.
The MNBC claims to represent over 27,000 registered members and advocates for over 98,000 British Columbia citizens who self-identify as Métis. It represents 39 'chartered communities', and has the stated mission of advocating for Métis rights in the province while providing programs and services to its members.
In 2021, the MNBC faced criticism from First Nation's in the province for their assertion of constitutionally protected aboriginal rights outside of the traditional Métis homeland.