Please click here to view the MNGV Fall 2009 Community Report.

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Sincerely
Tracey Thornhill
Executive Assistant
Metis Nation British Columbia

Elders

Duties include

• Support for faculty, staff and administration for cultural events hosted by UVic on and off campus.  Support for internal awareness and knowledge of cultural protocol for UVic events and in classes and ceremonies through the provision of guest talks and presentations.
  
• Assist and guide students seeking one-on-one and/or small group cultural, academic and personal support while attending UVic.
  
• Depending on the specific nature of the student in need, the Elder-in-Residence may also refer the student to other Elders, Community Members, or institutional faculty, staff, or administration who have specific areas of knowledge or specialization.
  

Métis Nation of Greater Victoria Youth Program
Creating Our Future, Honouring Our Past
Ages 18 – 29 Program

Monthly Youth Group

• Informal, fun, and safe place for gathering and building relationships  This month meet us at Starbucks across from Mayfair for a ‘Coffee Meet and Greet’.
  Monday October 5, 2009          7:00pm-8:15pm

Monthly Community – Youth Events

• Large scale events combining cultural and educational opportunities while enhancing youth participation in community
• Past Events:  Sweat Lodge Ceremony, Veterans Honouring, Traditional Craft Night,  Artists Roundabout, Métis Feast, Traditional Healing Activities

Our Community

• Monthly potlucks at Victoria Native Friendship Centre 3^rd Wednesday of every month
  Next one: Wednesday October 21, 2009          5:30pm-7:30pm
• Métis Resource Library
• Métis 101 (Cultural Awareness Program)
• Education, Career, and Life planning resources
• Cultural and Community Programming
  Fall 2009 activities: art show, beading classes, flat water canoe lessons, recycling program

Youth Leadership Training

• Where Did We Come From, Who Are We, and Where Are We Going Youth Leadership Retreat – Level I & Level II
  Safe and supportive space for exploring and reclaiming Métis identity while providing key leadership skills for community and individual success

Creating Our Future, Honouring Our Past Youth Group Contact Info: Facebook Group: MNGV Youth Group
Email: mngvyouth@yahoo.ca
Phone: 250-380-6070

Community Youth Representatives:
Katie Elliott, Melanie Hudson

Youth Program Coordinators:
Niki Bresser and Jennifer Coverdale

Pictures from the Annual General Meeting of the Metis Nation of B.C., September 2009