Aboriginal Community Career and Employment Services Society (ACCESS) – Trades and Apprenticeship Training Training and employment opportunities can sometimes seem difficult to find and access. The BC Métis Federation strongly believes that training and jobs are important to the current and future success of Métis youth in British Columbia. Income and education are both considered […]
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The BC Métis Federation is an important cultural and social resource for Métis youth in British Columbia. With nearly 7,500 members, the BC Métis Federation continues to advocate for its members, including youth, in matters related to their well-being. The BC Métis Federation is governed by a democratically elected Board of Directors, and works to […]
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Canada has always been known as a land of great diversity and it is in fact, also home to a number of indigenous peoples. The Métis in particular is an Aboriginal peoples which traces its descent to both European settlers and the First Nations people. Métis can be found scattered all over Canada, although they […]
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A new website designed to support Métis youth as they make the move into urban centres is getting a two thumbs up for its’ focus on critical services such as health, employment, food, shelter, and education. “It’s very well done, and very timely,” says Nadia Salmaniw, Career and Educational Councillor at the Victoria Native Friendship […]
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A new website designed to empower those Métis youth making the move to bigger centres, is proving to be a social safety net that can be cast Canada-wide. “Métis youth face many barriers when transitioning to a new city,” explains project coordinator Kelly Davison, adding “this tool was developed with those people in mind. It’s […]
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