B.C. Métis Nation Withdraws from Métis National Council After Governance Disputes

The decision follows similar exits by Manitoba and Saskatchewan groups, citing inequities in the council's structure and governance.

The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) voted to leave the Métis National Council (MNC) effective immediately during a virtual governance assembly on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
This move makes MNBC the third provincial group to withdraw, following the departures of the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021 and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan earlier this fall.
MNBC leaders cited longstanding concerns over inequities in the MNC's governance structure, which they claim grants disproportionate control to the remaining founding member, the Métis Nation of Alberta.
The decision follows numerous unsuccessful attempts to reform the council's structure, according to MNBC's statement.
MNBC leadership emphasized the need to directly advocate for the priorities of Métis people in British Columbia, expressing disappointment over the inability to maintain unity within the national organization.