Mid Island Métis Nation Central Vancouver Island
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A community of 1,500+ Métis people

You belong here.
Tawnshi kiya?

We protect and promote Métis culture on Central Vancouver Island — citizenship help, cultural teachings, wellness navigation, and gatherings where you are always welcome.

Mid Island Métis Nation
What do you need today?

Start where you are

Tell us what brought you here and we'll point you to the right program, person, or phone number.

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Not sure? Call the office at 250-585-7441 — a real person answers.
Programs

Culture, care, and kitchen tables

Learn together, share a meal, find practical support, or simply spend time in community.

All programs →
Welcome

Our mission is to protect and promote Métis culture

We do that through citizenship assistance, cultural knowledge and workshops, volunteer opportunities, a lending library, health and wellness navigation, and community gatherings.

We are proud to serve our Métis community and we look forward to connecting with you.

1,500+
community members
6
ongoing programs
MNBC
chartered community
Membership & citizenship

Find out where you stand — in four questions

Métis Nation BC citizenship and Mid Island membership are two steps. This check tells you which one you're ready for and what to bring. Nothing you enter is stored.
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Harvester Card

For MNBC citizens aged 10 and up. It currently replaces the Federal Migratory Bird licence — youth under 18 need a parent's consent.

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Mid Island membership

Open to Métis people who want to join our community. Mid Island membership is required for MNBC citizenship — you can submit both together.

Download the application package →
Genealogy help

Stuck on your family tree? Bring what you have to the office and we'll work through it together.

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Events calendar

Everyone is welcome at the table

Gatherings, workshops, and drop-ins at 1708 Bowen Rd and out in the community. Rides can often be arranged — just ask.

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RSVP

Provincial events are listed by Métis Nation BC.
Programs

Six ways to be part of this community

Everything here is free to members and most are open to the wider community. Drop in, or call ahead if you'd rather know who you'll meet.

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Who to ask for

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Gallery

Our people, our year

Drop your own photos into any frame below — beadwork, jigging, the tipi raising, the Christmas dinner.
Resources

Documents, links, and support

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About us

A chartered community of the Métis Nation BC

Mid Island Métis Nation is based in Nanaimo (Snuneymuxw) and serves Métis people across central Vancouver Island — from Ladysmith in the south to Bowser and Qualicum in the north, east to Gabriola Island, and west to the border with the Alberni Clayoquot Métis Association. We are governed by an elected volunteer board and guided by our Elders.

Board of Directors

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Métis history

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The weekly newsletter

Events, program changes, and community news — one email each week. Large print, plain language.

Marsi! You're on the list — watch for Thursday's issue.