Education & Employment
MNBC Ministry of Employment & Training
Region 1 – Vancouver Island
The Métis Employment and Training program works to improve the employment potential, earning capacity, and self-sufficiency of Métis People in British Columbia. They offer programs tailored to the needs of each individual, meaning their trained professional staff are available to help YOU on your journey to sustainable employment. From training dollars to employment counselling, their office offers a full array of services to put their clients on the path to success.
Region 1 Vancouver Island & Powell River – STEPS-R1@mnbc.ca
Phone: 250-753-6271
Toll Free: 1-888-632-9450
Fax: 250-753-5856
102-3156 Barons Road
Nanaimo BC V9T 4B5
Helpful Links
- School District 68’s Aboriginal Education Graduation Guide (outdated, but contains relevant information)
- Education Planner BC, the provincial website used to register and apply to post-secondary schools. The two main ways to apply to post-secondary institutions are via Education Planner BC or by filling out a paper application
- MNBC STEPS, the Métis Nation of British Columbia’s Skills Training, Employment, and Post-Secondary website where MNBC citizens, or those with an active application can apply for funding or research MNBC-provided training opportunities
- MNBC STEPS application, online form where users can fill out and save their progress as they apply for STEPS funding, like post-secondary
- https://dmzserver.mnbc.ca/Forms/STEPS
- Paper application (see below)
Learning Resources
- Literacy Central Vancouver Island – For community tutoring services
- Literacy Central Vancouver Island – Refurbished computers, see ‘Computer Request Form’
- British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) – Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP) – Laptop and other technology / equipment supports for learners with disabilities
- Skills Quest for Young Adults – Skills Quest for Young Adults is a free online training program, focusing on the 9 Skills for Success recently identified by the Government of Canada as required by today’s employers and essential in the workplace
Funding Opportunities
- Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation – Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards
- Modern Métis Women
- Electro Federation Canada – Scholarships
- Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Wiichihew (Support) Indigenous Education Program (Retired)
The Wiichihew Indigenous Education Program is aimed at supporting high school students, graduates and university students in working towards their educational goals, sharing resources and making the university campus a more comforting place. Staff are available to respond to questions and share information to guide you in the right direction for supports and services in a meaningful way.
Although this program ended in June of 2023, the office is still available to support educational inquiries.
To connect, please contact Wiichihew
250-585-7441
wiichihew@gmail.com or office.mimn@shaw.ca
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