Members of the largest Indigenous nation in the province have voted to declare self-government with the goal of preserving its culture and language for future generations. The vote, held during Métis Nation British Columbia's (MNBC) annual general meeting in February, makes MNBC and its 20,000 registered citizens the official government of the Métis community in B.C. 🚨Online Michif Language Workshops🚨

Open to all ages. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Métis culture and to learn basic Michif language with a traditional Michif speaker. pic.twitter.com/BJJHEDSMBU —@MetisNationBCBy declaring self-government, MNBC can also create its own institutions.

Source: CBC News March 17, 2021 00:33 UTC