About North Island Métis

North Island Métis is a registered non-profit and chartered Métis community serving Métis people on northern Vancouver Island.

Mission

Giving voice for Métis people.

Vision

Recognition as an essential partner in all decision making that impacts Métis people.

​We Value

  1. Bringing Métis people together in community.

  2. Lifting up Métis people through service for all.

  3. Providing enhanced care to those with the greatest need.

  4. Enhancing the cultural knowledge of the Métis community.

  5. Fostering good relations with the community at large.

  6. Ensuring equity and inclusivity for all Métis people, regardless of their gender identity, expression, sexual diversity, ability, or socioeconomic background.

  7. Cultivating a Métis community where every member thrives as part of a proud nation​​.

Strategic Goals 2024-2029

  1. Create the framework in order to become a successful governance board.

  2. Grow and strengthen our partnerships.

High Level Focus Areas

  1. Capacity funding.

  2. Housing.

  3. Operational staff expansion.

  4. Cultural gatherings.

  5. Assert NIMA as local Métis hub for the region (first contact/partnerships/local representation).

  6. Board governance training and framework.

NIMA Bylaws