Questions and Answers

2. Is Red River Métis - British Columbia affiliated with Red River Métis/Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF)?

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No, there is no affiliation. They are two different organizations. Red River Métis - British Columbia only represents the interests of true Métis in British Columbia.

3.  Is Red River Métis - British Columbia affiliated with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) or with the BC Métis Federation (BCMF)?

No, there is no affiliation.

4.  Can someone apply for membership in Red River - Métis British Columbia, if they are already a member of the MMF, MNBC or any other organization?

Yes but the membership process and membership requirements for Red River Métis - British Columbia must be met by any applicant to be considered for membership. The mere fact that an applicant already has a membership in MMF or MNBC or any other organization does not automatically entitle them to a membership with Red River Métis - British Columbia.

5.  What are the requirements for membership in Red River Métis - British Columbia?

Membership within Red River Métis – British Columbia requires that your Métis connection must be within the last 4 generations (most recent) and proof of the connection(s) must exist within your genealogy which must be submitted along with your membership application. Once an application is received, our Membership Review Committee reviews it to ensure it meets our requirements, and then the Committee makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors which makes the final decision on whether to approve or reject the application.

6.   How long does it take for an application to be reviewed by the Committee?

 If the application contains all the information required, an application will be reviewed within 30 days. If the application is incomplete, then the application review process will not begin until the required information is received.

7.   Does Red River Métis – British Columbia have a Board of Directors?

Yes. Our President is Clara Morin DalCol of the Columbia Valley, in southeastern BC and our Vice-President is Ed Dandenault from the Upper Fraser Valley. We also have 4 Directors. More information can be found by clicking on the Board of Directors icon above.

8.  Will Red River Métis – British Columbia have chartered communities in various areas of British Columbia?

No. We are keeping our governance structure simple. Our structure provides for each director to be the key contact and representative for all members in his or her region and to bring members’ issues and suggestions directly to the Board. Our structure is less costly and less bureaucratic than other organizations, and members have direct contact with their director.

9.   What are the priorities of Red River Métis – British Columbia?

Our top priorities at this time are:

• To have an organization for true Métis in British Columbia that is effective and that provides representation for true Métis at the grassroots level.

• To deal with the issues that matter most to our members whether they are issues to be addressed with the provincial or federal governments.

• We will provide services to Métis people based on the availability of funding

Addressing issues regarding Métis children and families, health affordability issues for Métis families and seniors, the protection and promotion of the history and culture of Métis people in British Columbia, and working with government to define s.35 rights for Métis.

10.   Does Red River Métis – British Columbia receive any government funding?

Not at this time, but that will change for us in the not too distant future as governments will base their funding for Métis organizations on financial accountability, effective use of resources and integrity of membership.