(October 26, 2025) Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has failed to convince the Provincial Ministry for Children and Family Development that it should become the Designated Representative for Métis children and families in British Columbia. Their attempt to gain the designation was opposed by Red River Métis British Columbia.
The decision by the BC Ministry means that the Métis Commission for Children and Families of BC (MCCFBC) will continue to be the legislated designated representative for Métis children, youth and families involved in the child welfare system. The Commission, a non-political body was established more than 25 years ago to advise governments in regards to services for Métis children and families in British Columbia.
The BC Ministry says that after completion of an engagement process, the Ministry determined there is insufficient community support to make MNBC a designated representative. The decision to leave the designation with the Métis Commission is strongly applauded by Red River Métis British Columbia.
In another failure to be transparent, the rejection by the Provincial Ministry of MNBC’s request has not yet been posted by MNBC, nor was it even shared with MNBC Citizens attending the organization’s AGM in September even though MNBC was informed of the decision prior to the AGM.
The President of Red River Métis British Columbia Clara Morin DalCol says, “The safety and well-being of our Métis children, especially when it comes to their representation in court and ensuring what is in their best interests, is paramount over any other consideration. The Commission has been carrying out their role and responsibilities for Métis children and youth in a professional and impartial manner for years so it makes absolute sense for the designation to remain with the Commission. We strongly support the Ministry’s decision and the Commission.”
Ms. Morin DalCol says, “It is interesting to note that earlier this year just after making the request to be the Designated Representative MNBC was also asking for $10.5 million in next year’s provincial budget for children and families, this despite the fact that the non-profit organization already receives millions of dollars in funding from both the federal government and provincial government for various programs and initiatives.” Ms. Morin DalCol says, “Instead of spending more than $34 million on staff wages and benefits each year, maybe they need to reduce the size of their staff (currently estimated at 300 to 400) and move $10 million of the savings to the Métis children and family agencies.”
Ms. Morin DalCol says, “The MNBC Board members need to give their heads a shake because they have their priorities upside down.”
MNBC has lost its way! Ms. Morin DalCol – the President of Red River Métis British Columbia invites true Métis to join our grassroots organization which is focused on improving the lives of our true Métis people in British Columbia. Red River Métis British Columbia works on the issues that matter to our members through strong and effective advocacy work with governments.
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