BC Metis Youth

Impact of Urbanization On Métis Youth

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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Preparing Métis Youth as they Transition

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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Resources for Metis Youth in BC

Reducing Barriers & Empowering Métis Youth

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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