The Métis Nation Today Métis National Council (MNC) is the National Aboriginal Organization governing Métis people in Canada. According to Stats Canada,

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The Métis Nation Today Métis National Council (MNC) is the National Aboriginal Organization governing Métis people in Canada. According to Stats Canada, 2011, 4.3% of all Canadians identified as Aboriginal. Of that number, 32.3% or 451,795 people identified as Métis MNC has five governing member organizations: Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Métis Nation- Saskatchewan (MN-S) Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)

Map Showing MNC Recognized Homeland

Métis Nation British Columbia About Us: Self-Governing Nation: 69,475 Self identified Métis in BC (2011 Census) Incorporated in 1996 as Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia (MPCBC) MNBC Constitution adopted in 2003. Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Citizenship Act adopted in 2005. Over 12,000 Métis Citizens registered 35 Métis Chartered Communities

Métis Nation British Columbia’s Citizenship Card Security Features; Hologram imaging Magnetic Strip coding system Unique identification number Digital photo and signature The card has to be renewed every five-years. This card has to be obtained to vote, run for Métis office, participate as a delegate in the Annual General Meeting and obtain a Harvesting Card.

Daniels v. Canada Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal released its decision on April 17, 2014. The Court upheld key aspects of the rulings of lower courts that asserted that Métis are the responsibility of the federal government and should be defined as “Indians” under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act,1867. Supreme court heard the appeal October 08, 2015 Decision is not expected until Spring of 2016.

A New Nation to Nation Process “We will immediately re-engage in a renewed nation-to-nation process with Indigenous Peoples to make progress on the issues most important to First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit communities” - 2015 Liberal Platform pg.46. Right: MNC President Clement Chartier congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Above: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MNBC President Bruce Dumont