About Mid-Island Métis Nation
From the President of the Mid Island Métis Nation
A Cree Métis woman originally from Saskatchewan, Joy Bremner has served as President of the Mid Island Métis Nation for eight consecutive terms. Joy holds positions on local, regional and provincial governance assembly/councils with the Métis Nation of British Columbia. Her commitment to the health & growth of children, families and the Métis Community form the guiding principles of her tenure as president.
We are a proud people with a rich past and an exciting future, and we are proud to inspire Métis people to embrace their heritage and improve the communities they live in.
Mid Island Métis Nation is a community of more than 1,500 people who live the values of our united Métis Heritage through community engagement, education, economic development, and cultural sharing. We are proud to work closely with the Metis Nation of British Columbia as the chartered community for Central Vancouver Island.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on fundraisers and donations in order to serve our community. Almost all the money raise through donations, fundraisers and grants goes towards providing programs and services to support our community.
I am deeply honoured to work closely with so many passionate and dedicated members of our community through my role as president.
– Joy Bremner
President of the Mid Island Métis Nation
Mid Island Métis Nation Programs & Services
The Mid Island Métis Nation community office is here to assist our Métis people in various ways. We can:
- Help you obtain Métis Citizenship at the local and provincial level
- Assist in genealogical research
- Direct you towards resources for employment, training, and entrepreneurship
- Provide information about Métis culture and history
MIMN sends out a weekly newsletter to keep our members up to date on news and events, and we hold a monthly community meeting on the last Tuesday of each month.
We also have a variety of Métis cultural items for sale, and a small library of Métis related books that are available to borrow.
Current Financial & Fundraising Model
The Mid Island Métis Nation is funded primarily through grants, which vary from year to year. Some of our regular funders include:
- Métis Nation of BC
- Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)’s Aboriginal Health Initiative Plan (AHIP)
- Vancouver Island University’s Hwulmuxw Mustimuxw Siiem (HMS)
- City of Nanaimo
We also do various fundraisers throughout the year, such as raffles and 50/50 draws at our community meetings and events.
The Mid Island Métis Nation is a Chartered Community of Métis Nation BC, the official governing organization for Métis in British Columbia.