Join us every Wednesday to make Ribbon Skirts/ Pants/ Shorts / Dresses. Supplies will be provided but limited. Feel free to bring supplies if you have it! This event is taking place at a school and for safety reasons we cannot publicly disclose the location of this event. Please email westkootenaymetis@gmail.com to confirm and Nicole […]
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a pine needle basket workshop. This workshop is kid friendly & lunch will be provided. 15 spots available. Please email: westkootenaymetis@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
MNBC’s Summer MNGA will be convening virtually from June 6-7. Citizen’s will be able to watch the livestream via MNBC’s YouTube channel here: Métis Nation British Columbia – YouTube For access to the official page and for other pertaining details click here: 2026 Summer MNGA | MNBC
Join us Tuesday June 9th for our monthly community gathering. Our activity for this gathering is Métis style pointal painting. This activity is fun for all ages! All materials will be provided. Dinner will be provided: sandwiches. Feel free to bring a dish to share! See you all there!
JOIN US For National Indigenous Peoples Day: 1:00pm-5:00pm Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter Public Event National Indigenous Peoples day is a day to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Join us in celebration! **We are still seeking and accepting Indigenous vendors / performers. If you are interested please email westkootenaymetis@gmail.com […]
The Vancouver Island Métis Rendezvous is a volunteer run effort to create a gathering for Métis folk to celebrate culture & community. Live fiddle, jigging, vendors, food, cultural games and so much more!!
The West Kootenay Métis Society would like to invite you to our National Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th located at Lakeside Park in the Rotary Shelter. This event is held to honour residential school survivors and those who did not return home. Hear and witness stories. Food and light refreshments will be available. […]
WKMS would like to invite you to meet, Métis artist and activist, Jaime Black-Morsette. In partnership with the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery there will be a ReDress exhibition ceremony, community feast, and arts workshops. Schedule of Events for October 3rd: 10am- meet at Cottonwood Park (801 Railway Street) 10-11:30am – cedar gathering, words, and […]
More details coming soon! If you are interested in attending our Michif Language camp please email westkootenaymetis@gmail.com so we can confirm your spot. Schedule: Friday: 6-8pm Saturday: 9:30am-3:30pm Sunday: 9:30am – 3:30pm Lunch will be provided!
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Attn: All West Kootenay Métis Society Voting Members WKMS Bylaws state that a member is eligible to vote if they are 18 years of age, a MNBC member, a resident of BC for 6 months prior to the election, and a member of the West Kootenay Métis geographic […]
