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Whispering WWiinnddssSpecial Edition
featuring“MNBC 2008 Provincial Election”
August 2008, Volume 5, Issue 1
Printed in Canada
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Chairperson for the BCUMYC
Regional Youth Representative for the BCUMYC
Regional Women’s representative for the MWS-BC
Okanagan/Thompson
Region
BobTrumbley
KootenayRegion
GerryLegare
Debra HuberRegion 3
Lee FraserRegion 2
Bonnie LapineRegion 1
Laura HooperRegion 2
David CarltonRegion 3
Dallas FavelRegion 4
Laurie BrownRegion 5
Jacki LafleurRegion 7
Stephanie Albiston
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As BC Métis citizens prepare to elect a new Board ofDirectors on September 13/08, the MNBC ChiefElectoral Office is pleased to see the high level ofenthusiasm and passion that is present during thisyear’s election!
The 2008 MNBC General Election will see candidatesattempting to fill the following twenty-five (25)vacancies for a four year term (September 2008 –September 2012):
President;
Vice-President;
Chairperson – Métis Women’s SecretariatBritish Columbia (MWS-BC);
Chairperson – BC United Métis Youth Circle(BCUMYC);
Seven (7) Regional Directors;
Seven (7) MWS-BC Regional Representatives;
Seven (7) BCUMYC Regional Representatives.
We encourage all eligible MNBC Electors to exercisetheir right to vote!
Please get involved and vote on September 13th, 2008at your nearest MNBC Community Polling Stationlocation. In order to assist the local communityReturning Officers and Poll Clerks, please bring yourMNBC Citizenship Card to your polling station toensure a smooth voting process.
Also, we encourage all of you to attend the MNBC AllCandidates’ Forums (where applicable) and enjoy whatwe are sure will be very lively yet respectful debates!
For further election updates check the MNBC websiteat: www.mnbc.ca
Merci and Meegwetch,Don Caverley & Dr. Natasha CaverleyChief Electoral Office – 2008 MNBC GeneralElection
Message from the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Chief Electoral Office
CANDIDATES FORUM SCHEDULENorthwest
RegionHappy Gang Centre Wednesday, August
20th, 20083226 Kalum Street
Terrace, BC 7pm-9pm
North CentralRegion
Prince George CivicCentre
Thursday, August21st, 2008
808 Civic PlazaPrince George, BC
6pm-8pm
Northeast RegionFort St. John
Friendship SocietyFriday, August
22nd, 200810208 95 AvenueFort St. John, BC
7pm-9pm
Thompson/Okanagan
RegionDowntown Activity
CentreMonday, August
25th, 2008451 Shuswap Street SW
Salmon Arm, BC7pm-9pm
Kootenay RegionPrestige Rocky
Mountain Resortand Convention Centre
Tuesday, August26th, 2008
209 Van Horne StreetSouth
Cranbrook, BC
7pm-9pm
Lower MainlandRegion
Compass Point InnHotel
Thursday, August28th, 2008
Surrey Centre9850 King GeorgeHighway, Surrey
7pm-9pm
Vancouver IslandRegion
Wachiay FriendshipCentre Society
Tuesday, September9th, 2008
B-1625 McPhee Avenue
Courtenay, BC
7pm-9pm
Vancouver IslandRegion South
Victoria NativeFriendship Centre
Wednesday,September 10th, 2008
231 Regina AvenueVictoria BC
7pm-9pm
*Please note all Candidate Forums will be moderated by thehost Métis Chartered Community and not an MNBC representative.
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
Métis CitizensMétis Nation British Columbia
Dear Métis Citizens,
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is pleased toprovide this special General Election edition of theWhispering Winds magazine to further enhance theMNBC General Election dated September 13th, 2008.
MNBC has continued efforts to improve the electoralprocess for Métis citizens in British Columbia. Forexample, MNBC sent over 5400 letters dated March4th, 2008 to notify Métis citizens (and pendingcitizenship applicants) about the upcoming GeneralElection on September 13th, 2008. FurthermoreMNBC has updated the MNBC website on a regularbasis and a number of communications were sentdirectly to the Métis Chartered Communities to clarifyand assist General Election questions.
The special General Election Whispering Windsaddition is another effort by MNBC to assist Métiscitizens throughout British Columbia become morefamiliar with all of the candidates. MNBC is providingan equal opportunity for candidates to submitinformation about themselves and their campaignplatforms. MNBC will ensure approximately 4000copies of this special edition are sent to the MétisChartered Communities and posted on the MNBCwebsite. In addition key information such as the
polling station locations have been included in thisspecial General Election edition to ensure all eligibleMétis citizens can cast their vote in September. MNBChas made significant efforts to support a successfulGeneral Election and I believe this special GeneralElection edition provides the Métis Nation moreinformation about the candidates who may lead ourNation for the next four years.
I want to conclude by encouraging each and every oneof the Métis citizens throughout British Columbia tocast your vote on September 13th. The Métis Nationcontinues to progress and the Métis citizens mustcarefully examine how they will decide the future ofthe Métis Nation going forward this September.
Thank you
Keith HenryMNBC
Chief ExecutiveOfficer
Re: Métis Nation British Columbia 2008 General Election September 13th, 2008
VOTE!SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
SEE INSIDE FOR THE LIST OF CANDIDATES, POLLING STATIONS,
AND A DRAFT OF MNBC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TOBE HELD IN KELOWNA AT THE GRAND,
SEPTEMBER 26,27 & 28TH, 2008
GENERALELECTION
PUBLICNOTICE
is hereby given to all Métis citizens of the MétisNation British Columbia (MNBC) that a generalelection will be held on…
OFFICIAL ELECTION DAYDATE:
Saturday September 13, 2008
TIME:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time orMountain Daylight Time*
LOCATION:Designated Polling Stations – to be determined*Note. In accordance with your particular time zone
ADVANCE POLL For Métis citizens of the MNBCwho are unable to vote on Saturday September 13,2008 – an Advance Poll process via Mail-In Ballot willbe carried out between August 26 – September 10,2008. Specifically… A written request (via email orfax) is to be made by a MNBC citizen to the ChiefElectoral Office in order to receive an Advance PollMail-In Ballot -- August 26, 2008; and Mail-in Ballotsare to be received by the Chief Electoral Office nolater than September 10, 2008 (4:30 pm).
The 2008 MNBC General Election will require thesuccessful candidates to maintain office for a four yearterm that is effective September 2008 and will endSeptember 2012. Please refer to Appendix A of thisnotification for a listing of the Offices for the 2008MNBC General Election.
1 Note. Mail-in ballots are to be received (notpostmarked) by September 10, 2008 (4:30 pm).
If you have any questions and/or comments regardingthis notification, please contact the Chief ElectoralOffice via telephone at: (250) 656-1076 or by e-mailat: [email protected]
Given under my hand at North Saanich, BritishColumbia, this 25th day of July, 2008. Don Caverley,Chief Electoral Officer 2008 MNBC GeneralElection Turtle Island Consulting Services Inc
Eligibility to Vote As per Article Six (Electors) ofthe Métis Nation British Columbia Electoral Act:
*Eligible electors can be any Métis citizen of theMNBC who is ordinarily resident in British Columbia.*Any person is eligible to vote in the 2008 GeneralElection and Advance Poll if: *A Métis person, pursuant to the MNBC’s
Constitution2;*No less than 18 years of age on the date of election;*No less than 15 years of age and no more than 30years of age for the British Columbia United MétisYouth Circle (BCUMYC);*Any female Métis citizen who is 18 years of age orolder for the Métis Women’s Secretariat – BritishColumbia (MWS-BC);*Registered as a Métis citizen pursuant to the MNBCCitizenship Act; and Ordinary resident in BritishColumbia.The following individuals are NOT eligible to vote inthe 2008 General Election and Advance Poll:*Individuals who are not registered on the MNBCCentral Registry;*Individuals who are not 18 years of age on electionday;2 This means a Métis citizen who actually lives and haslived continuously in British Columbia for at least 12full months prior to the date of the election. In makingsuch determination, temporary absences from BC forreasons such as travel, education, medical treatment,military service or incarceration shall be consideredperiods of residence provided the person wasordinarily resident prior to such temporary absences.*Finally, a person can have only one place of ordinarilyresidence.*Individuals who are not 15 years of age and older than30 years of age on election day for the BCUMYC;
*Individuals who are not female as well as 18 years ofage and older on election day for the MWS-BC; andThe Chief Electoral Officer and his staff.
Voting ProcessPrior to casting a vote at their designated polling
station, electors are to affirm that they are Métiscitizens of British Columbia and that they are notregistered under the Indian Act or the Inuit Registry. AnElector is entitled to cast one (1) vote for each of thefollowing Offices: PresidentVice-PresidentRegional DirectorRegional Youth Representative for the BCUMYCfor the Region in which the Elector is entitled to vote –being 15 years of age to 30Chairperson for the BCUMYC – being 15 years ofage to 30Regional Women’s representative for the MWS-BCfor the Region in which the Elector is entitled to vote –being female as well as 18 years of age and olderChairperson of the MWS-BC – being female as wellas 18 years of age and older
Electors shall vote at the polling station closest towhere they are ordinarily residents.
If you have any questions and/or comments regardingthis notification,
please contact the Chief Electoral Office at (250) 656-1076 or by e-mail at: [email protected]
28.1 Where an Elector presents himself or herself atthe Polling Station for the purpose of voting,thevoting process shall proceed as follows:
• Each Elector shall present their MNBCCitizenship Card for the purpose of proving theiridentity and Métis citizenship to the Returning Officer.
• The Returning Officer shallascertain whether the name of theperson applying to vote (the“Applicant”) is on the List ofElectors and, if it is,each eligibleElector shallbe given aballot to bemarked clearly,in secret, for theCandidate of thatElector’s choicewhich thereafter shallbe placed in a ballot boxas instructed by theReturning Officer.
• If the Applicant’sname is not on the List ofElectors, the Returning Officershall not permit that person to voteunless the Applicant can present avalid MNBCCitizenship Card that can be verified bythe Returning Officer as being the MNBCCitizenship Card of the Applicant.
• In the event that the Applicant can produce avalid MNBC Citizenship Card, the Returning Officershall record, in the proper column of the Poll Book, theApplicant’s name, address and MNBC Citizenshipnumber and shall provide that Applicant with a ballotpaper on which the Applicant shall clearly mark, insecret, the Applicant’s choice of Candidate.
• Upon being presented with a completed ballotby a person who is not on the List of Electors at thePolling Station where the Applicant has attended tovote and was permitted to vote by the ReturningOfficer, the Returning Officer shall:
i) place the Applicant’s ballot in an envelopewith the Applicant’s name, the date and time noted;
ii) place that envelope into another envelopethat shall be kept separate from the ballots
cast by Electors (whose names were locatedon the List of Electors for that Polling
Station) and forwarded to the ChiefElectoral Officer for verification of the
eligibility of the Applicant.
• If verified as eligible by theChief Electoral Officer, the
Applicant’s vote shall becounted.
• Any Candidate orhis/her scrutineer may
object to theeligibility of any
Métis citizen requestinga ballot. If in the opinion of
the Returning Officer suchobjection is reasonable, it shall be noted
in the Poll Book and shall include the reasonfor the objection along with the name of the
Candidate on whose behalf the objection is beingmade. The Returning Officer may then give the MétisCitizen a ballot paper so that the Métis Citizen maycast his or her ballot. In the event of an objection to theMétis Citizen, the Returning Officer shall follow theprocedure under Article 36.7 of this Electoral Act.
• The Returning Officer shall record the namesand obtain the signatures of all persons who, althoughdeemed ineligible to vote, attended at the PollingStation and requested a ballot.”
ARTICLE TWENTY-EIGHT :
GENERAL PROCEDURES AT POLLING STATION
For Métis citizens of the MNBC who areunable to vote in-person on Saturday September13/08, an Advance Poll process via Mail-In Ballot
will be carried out betweenAugust 26 -- September 10, 2008.
Specifically...
STEP 1: On or before August 26, 2008 (12:00midnight), a written request (via email or fax) is to bemade by a MNBC citizen to the Chief Electoral Officein order to receive an Advance Mail-In Ballot. TheMNBC citizen will need to provide the Chief ElectoralOffice with:
A) His/Her Full Name
B) MNBC Citizenship Number
C) Complete Mailing Address
D) MNBC Region
E)MNBC Local Chartered Community
F) Date of Birth
G) Sex (Male or Female)
The above mentioned information is intendedto aid the Chief Electoral Office in verifying who thevoter is and most importantly, which ballots he/she isentitled to have for voting purposes.
The ballots will be mailed out in hard copyformat to individuals who have formally requested (inwriting) an Advance Mail-In Ballot. The ChiefElectoral Office will make a proper notation in ourcentral files in order o prevent double voting.
STEP 2: No later than September 10, 2008(4:30 pm), Advance Mail-In Ballots are to be received(NOT POSTMARKED) by the Chief Electoral Office.Advance Mail-In Ballots are to be directly sent viamail to the Chief Electoral Office....
Don Caverley, Chief Electoral OfficerTurtle Island Consulting Services Inc.8845 Haro Park TerraceNorth Saanich, British ColumbiaV8L-3Z3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ADVANCE MAIL-IN BALLOT PROCESS
OFFICE OF MNBC PRESIDENTBELCOURT, EarlDUMONT, Bruce
OFFICE OF MNBC VICE-PRESIDENTBRESSER, Ryan
HODGSON, DaveLUCIER, Wayne
OFFICE OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE METIS WOMEN'S SECRETARIAT –BRITISH COLUMBIA (MWS-BC)
BORTOLON, RoseOLANSKI, Peggy
OFFICE OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA UNITED METISYOUTH CIRCLE (BCUMYC)
ALBISTON, Stephanie (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION 1DOERKSEN, Norm
SMITH, Lissa
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR –LOWER MAINLAND REGION 2FISHER, Francis
FISHER, KenHALL, Henry
MACDONALD, Frazer
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – THOMPSON/OKANAGAN REGION 3TRUMBLEY, Bob (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – KOOTENAY REGION 4LEGARE, Gerry (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – NORTH CENTRAL REGION 5GOULET, TonyHOWELL, Allan
MAURICE, Annette
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – NORTHWEST REGION 6HODGSON, KimTHERRIEN, Rene
2008 MÉTIS NATION BC OFFICIAL CANDIDATE LIST 2008 MÉTIS NATION BC OFFICIAL CANDIDATE LIST
The following individuals are officially seeking office in the2008 MNBC General Election and Advance Poll.
OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR – NORTHEAST REGION 7BITTERMAN, Earlene
POPE, Dan
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 1VACANT – NO CANDIDATE
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 2FRASER, Lee (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 3HUBER, Debra (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 4VACANT – NO CANDIDATE
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 5MCCALLUM, Shaina
PHUNG, Melissa Swears
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 6HOOPER, Susie
PEARCE, Rosanne
OFFICE OF WOMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 7VACANT – NO CANDIDATE
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 1LEPINE, Bonnie (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 2HOOPER, Laura (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 3CARLTON, David (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 4FAVEL, Dallas (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 5BROWN, Laurie (ACCLAIMED)
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 6VACANT – NO CANDIDATE
OFFICE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE – REGION 7LAFLEUR, Jackalinn (ACCLAIMED)
2008 MÉTIS NATION BC OFFICIAL CANDIDATE LIST
29.1. No person shall interfere or attempt tointerfere with an Elector who is marking hisor her ballot or casting his or her vote orotherwise make any attempt to obtain, at thepolling station, information as to theCandidate or Candidates for whom an Electorat that polling station is about to vote or hasvoted.• No individual shall, directly or indirectly,threaten to inflict injury, damage, harmor loss on or against an Elector so as topersuade or compel the Elector to vote orrefrain from voting, or because the Electorvoted or refrained from voting.
29.2. No person shall, having voted, apply atthe same election for a ballot paper in theElector’s own name, or vote more than onceat the same election.
29.3. No individual shall vote knowing thathe or she has no right to vote, or induce orpersuade any other individual to voteknowing that the other individual has no rightto vote.
29.4. No person shall apply at an election fora ballot paper in the name of another person,whether living or dead, or a fictitious person.
29.5. The campaign office of a candidatemust not be within one (1) kilometer of apolling station.
29.6. There shall be no campaigning in or inthe vicinity of a polling station on ElectionDay.
29.7. Every Returning Officer and Poll Clerkare responsible for maintaining peace andorder in their polling station during anelection.
29.8. During an election, no candidate orother person on behalf of a candidate shall,directly or indirectly, or as an accessory, giveor cause to be given any alcohol or spirits toor for any person, for the purpose ofpersuading that person to vote for thecandidate or for the purpose of influencingthat person or any other person to vote orrefrain from voting at an election.
29.9. No candidate shall make or take a shareor interest in a bet or wager based on theresult of the election.
29.10. Any person in breach of Article 29 ofthis Electoral Act will be removed from thepolling station and will not be entitled tovote.
POLLING STATION CONDUCTMNBC Election Code ARTICLE TWENTY-NINE
Born and raised in St.Eustache, Manitoba, Ihave a long Métislineage. Mom and Dad,Pearl and Paul, are longtime residents of St.Eustache and continue tolive in this vibrant Métiscommunity. My wife,Gloria, and I have beenmarried for 33 years andhave raised two children,
Corry and Christina and have one grandchild, Paul.I have worked as a journeyman pipe fitter for the last 18years at the Crofton Pulp and Paper mill and Gloria is acommercial management accountant working for HayesForest Services for the past 14 years. We raised ourfamily in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
There are a number of reasons why I am running forpresident of the Métis Nation BC — none moreimportant then our inherent right of self-government. Through self governing initiatives our people will oneday take control of our destiny, putting to an end over ahundred years of suppression, discrimination, andcontrol!How do we do this? Through our collective experienceand integrity as aboriginal people. Many of us have dedicated years of unwavering andenduring service to the Métis people in British Columbiaand Canada. Personally, throughout those years I havealways considered myself a grassroots person withgrassroots values — learning more from my mistakesthan successes. It is my commitment to the Métis people in B.C. tocontinue to gain insight from the grassroots people andtheir communities. This valuable information will aid inputting together an effective, realistic, and collectiveself-government, which is based upon communityautonomy.
For more information about my election platform, please visit - www.earlbelcourtforpresident.com
VOTE FOR EARL ON SEPTEMBER 13TH
Earl Belcourt
Earl BelcourtI was born May 25th,1944 in Olds, Alberta,to Cecile Marie Dumont(Vaness) and JosephAmbrose Dumont, bothof Métis ancestry. I attended postsecondary education atthe Northern AlbertaInstitute of Technology(NAIT) as a tradesmanwith a red seal inElectronics and spentnine years in theelectronics field. Imoved into the forestindustry and worked forseveral years as asupervisor on the westcoast before joining theWorkers Compen-sations Board in 1992 asa safety officer. I retiredin 2006.I have been an active Métis community member and haveplayed a major role in a number of Métis cultural events. I waselected vice president for the Métis Nation British Columbiaon April 17, 2004 based on my years of volunteer work in theMétis community. Then I was elected president of the MétisNation British Columbia in a provincial by-election December3rd, 2005 and remained as the elected president during thisrecent term of office.I presently live in Errington, B.C. with my fiancée JoanneDante. My four adult children and eight grandchildrencurrently reside in Campbell River.
My commitment for the next four years will focus on:
1. Continue to fight for national equality at the MétisNational Council.2. Ensure renewal of the Métis Human ResourceDevelopment Agreement.3. Continue partnership with the provincialgovernment to support Métis Nation needs in health,housing, economic development, and education.4. Continue to address challenges facing Métischildren and family services in B.C.5. Increase support for Métis cultural programsthroughout the province.6. Support Métis rights in British Columbia.
Bruce Dumont
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Bruce Dumont
Ryan Bresser (aka RyMoran) states, “I want to see thes y s t e m a t i cdevelopment ofindependent revenuestreams to reduce ourdependence ongovernment. I willalso increase theeffectiveness of ourcultural policies.”Ry holds degreeswith Distinction inPolitical Science andHistory alongside ane x t e n s i v ebackground in
business, media relations, language, music andculture. As a role model for youth, I have twice been presentedwith National Role Model Awards, the most recentbeing the 2008 National Youth Role Model Awardspresented by the Governor General in Ottawa. In2005, I received the Pierre Falcon Award for ArtisticAchievement; a National Role Model Award presentedto him by the Métis National Council.
I am the owner of a successful and rapidly growingcompany called YellowTilt Productions.
Musically, I have been nominated for a number ofprestigious awards including the Western CanadianMusic Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards andthe Aboriginal People's Choice Awards. My songshave gone as high as number one on the NationalAboriginal Top 30 Radio Countdown.
As a National Youth Role Model and featuredmany times on television, radio, and for print
media, Ry offers vital new blood to Métis NationBritish Columbia.
www.ryanbresser.com for more information.
Ryan Bresser
Ryan Bresser
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My family comes fromHodgson, Manitoba wherefamily members still live onthe family farm where myfather was raised. I spent my younger yearsgrowing up in Hedley,British Columbia. I am thesecond youngest of ninechildren, all of whom wereraised by our single motherwho lost my father due to anunfortunate industrialaccident. I was married in 1963, toDillys, and together weraised two daughters,
Bev and Tracey. Today wehave five grandchildrenwhom we love spendingtime with.Being a strong leader and ahard working individual hasbrought me to realize many
opportunities over mylifetime. I was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy for anumber of years. I have worked in the construction and miningfields. I am a welder/steel fabricator by trade. I am a retiredmember of the International Union of Operating Engineers(IUOE) Local 115 joining them in 1968 and retiring in 1998. Iwas elected to the executive board in 1980 as an auditor andworked for the union from that time as an agent and negotiatoruntil 1998 when I retired.In 2001 I became involved with the Métis Nation BritishColumbia. Since my first election I have served the MétisNation in many roles including Minister Responsible for MétisChildren & Families, Minister Responsible for Employment &Training, regional director of Thompson/Okanagan as well asMNBC treasurer.
My vision for the future will focus on:• improving the recognition in B.C. for the MétisNation and our Métis citizens.• renewing the Métis Human ResourceDevelopment Agreement with the federalgovernment in 2009.• supporting a new strategy for Métis Children andFamily Services in B.C.• continuing to build Métis Nation governance andassist our Métis citizens in learning how importanttheir role is within our nation.
David Hodgson
Dave HodgsonI live in WilliamsLake and haveresided there withmy family for wellover 30 years. Myfamily has beeninvolved in theMétis movementboth here and inmy homeland ofManitoba for manygenerations. I feel honoured tobe able to run forthis position andI'm sure my eighthg e n e r a t i o nancestors arefeeling the same. Ittook generations ofpride to be wherewe are today and Iwant to ensure ourMétis culture lastslonger that justtoday. I want mygrandchildren and their grandchildren to read about the prideof our people. I want our history to be something they areproud of. I want them to know that it takes all the people, allour relations to create history and a few to suppress it. My platform is for equality and listening to all within ournation. It takes all to hear and all to express our wants andneeds. My background work is life-skills coach and addictions work.I currently work for Canadian Mental Health. I deal with thehomeless program in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. My work has brought me to many communities in theprovince. My addictions work has brought me to the doors offamilies whose lives were ripped apart by drugs and alcohol.My work has brought me to homes sheltered by cardboardboxes. My work has prompted me to run for leadership as alltoo often leadership forgets the forgotten people.
Vote for Wayne Lucier as your new MNBC Vice President
We need a change. We need housing, we need education fairness,and we need equality from every faction of government,including ours. Thank you for your time and support. You can contact me at my home 250-398-8770. Or e-mailme at [email protected]
Wayne Lucier
Wayne Lucier
VICE PRESIDENT
I was born in Faust,Alberta and havelived in Prince Georgefor over 40 years. Mylineage is from theC u n n i n g h a m ,Gauthier, Laderouteand Gladue families. As a Métis woman Ihave faced manychallenges in my life,including racism,poverty and thestruggles to keep myculture and heritagealive. I have been on theboard of MNBC foreight years, have beena team player and
have advocated for Elders,youth and women.
In 2005 I was nominated for Citizen of the Year and amcurrently nominated for the Aboriginal Person of DistinctionBC 150 award. I have also participated, with Dr. Mike Evans and the PrinceGeorge Métis Elder Society, in the writing of two books;“What it is to be Métis” and “A Brief History of the short lifeof Island Cache”. My husband, daughters and grandchildrenhave been my strongest supporters.As chair of the Métis Woman of B.C., I have been involved inthe establishment and delivery of many groundbreakingprograms. Among them are the new violence preventioninitiative “Sihtosakatowin” which focuses on Métis values andteachings with community driven activities for all members ofthe community. The next steps include more “Sihtosakatowin”activities at a community level and under the “Act Now”program in B.C. I participated with the regional women inPrince George to successfully to complete this project.
My vision includes:• support the Elders in forming an active provincial Elderscouncil.• participate in the formation of an emergency fund for ourMétis citizens.• have economic development workshops in each region forwomen.• have self-care workshops for women in each region.• advocate women's issues at board and regional level.• work with the national body of women of the Métis Nation.Overall, my life has been centred on my family and mycommunity. I am proud to be a strong contributor to thebetterment of the Métis People,
Rose Bortolon
Rose BortolonBorn May 1st, 1948I am the eldestdaughter of Jim andMarie Pope of FortSt. John, B.C. Whilegrowing up, manyof my summerswere spent with mymaternal grandpar-ents at their farmnear High Prairie,Alberta. It was therewhere my Métisheritage was strongand instilled in me. My working careerspanned 25 years ofmanaging camps,with extensivestaff members,throughout the oil fields and logging industries of B.C. andAlberta. After a successful career as a camp manager, Ienrolled in office training courses, in order to support theMétis community in Fort St. John. Today, my husband, Mike(of 42 years), and I are semi-retired and operate a meat cuttingbusiness, processing wild game and domestic meat.We have three wonderful adult children and four super grand-children.
Mine is a large Métis family with eight brothers and sisters.Together we have learned to enjoy and appreciate our Métisheritage. I have always felt a strong commitment to the MétisNation, and especially to Métis women in B.C. My family's involvement with the Métis community startedwith my father, Jim, who served as president and was a boardmember at the local friendship centre for a number of years. This commitment to building a strong Métis Nation continuedwhen I was acclaimed as the Northeast regional representativefor the Métis Women's Secretariat-British Columbia in 2005.Over the past three years I have worked to ensure that Métiswomen are represented in Métis Nation British Columbiagovernance, policy, programs and services.
My vision is based on five items:1. Develop policy to support Métis women in theareas of health, housing, education, and economicdevelopment.2. Continue to address challenges facing Métiswomen in B.C.and across Canada3. Increase support for culturally relevant Métisspecific programs and services for women.4. Continue to provide a women's perspective on thegovernance of the nation.5. Support Métis rights.
Peggy Olanski
Peggy Olanski
PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S REPRESENTATIVE
I was born andraised onVancouver Island.My Métis roots arefrom St FrancoisXavier, Manitobaand later the StL a u r e n t / D u c kLake area. Thiswas the birthplaceof mygrandmother andfamily membersstill reside theretoday. We traveloften to this sacred
place.My wife, Debra,
and I raise a daughter who is growing up with confidentMétis values. I have spent most of my adult lifeexploring and celebrating our Métis culture andadvocating for the rights of Métis families and children. My respect of and desire to be outdoors led me to acareer in horticulture and natural resources. The last 15years in management in this profession have given me allthe necessary skills to perform the tasks that this positionwill require.My belief is that our strength and future success, in allareas of our Métis culture, will be achieved throughempowerment of our youth, respect for our elders, ourpast and an appreciation of all that we have to offer as apeople. My commitment to the Métis nation as regional directorof Vancouver Island will be to:• Openly listen, communicate and support the preserva-tion of our unique heritage.• Build a strong working relationship between ourcommunities and our elected representatives.• Advocate for the priorities directed by ourcommunities.• Bring a positive “lets make it happen” attitude to thedesires of our people. • Lead by example with honesty and enthusiasm.
Please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] or call 250-595-3509
Norm Doerksen
Norm DoerksenTansiLissa Dawn Smithwas born on July 25,1959 in Port AlberniBC; she grew up int h eParksville/Qualicumarea with threebrothers. Lissa hastwo grown daughtersand three grandsons,who are all very closeand an integral part ofher life. Lissa is a Métiswoman ofE n g l i s h / S c o t t i s h ,Cree and InteriorSalish descent.
Lissa holds a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from theUniversity of Victoria with an Indigenous Specializationwhich speaks a great deal to her convictions with social justice.Lissa’s professional career includes work with the ProvincialGovernment as well as Aboriginal Organizations and FirstNations.
As Interim Vancouver Island Regional Representative for thepast 10 months Lissa has had the opportunity to gainexperience at the Regional and Provincial level, and hasenjoyed this position immensely. She will continue to betransparent and carry the wishes and needs of our communitiesand citizens to MNBC. She has committed her life solely to theposition and the betterment of the lives of Métis people inBritish Columbia and will continue to do so.
Lissa strongly believes:We must as a Nation continue to challenge the current delivery
of services to our Métis Children and Families.
Our communities require ongoing and consistent funding
to ensure sustainability. Local offices are the hubs of our
communities existence.
Health and housing needs must continue to be addressed.Outreach programs need to be developed to reach our Métispeople in greatest need.
The need to increase Métis awareness in schools and otherpublic institutions is important to the acceptance and wellbeing of all our people.
We must continue our fight for all inherent rights of Métispeople in British Columbia.
Contact information:250-217-7283
Lissa Smith
Lissa Smith
VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION DIRECTOR
Francis Fisher,Michif
Speaker andW o r k s h o pFacilitator.
Born on May14,1948 toMétis parents,father DanielFisher andmother IleenD e s j a r l a i s .Married, a
father of threeand a grandfather of five, a retired JourneymanElectrician who has been employed on various work sitesthroughout Western Canada. I have been involved withinthe Métis Nation all of my life, and have held variousboard positions. I am currently the Vice President ofNova Métis Heritage, as well as, having served withthem in the capacity of a board member at large. I haveheld position on the Métis Child and Family in PrinceGeorge BC. I served as Treasurer for Aboriginal Culturaland Recreation Association in Saskatoon Saskatchewan,as well as, board member at large for “L’ikol DeMadeline Dumont preschool.
I am very passionate about the Michif Language andCulture (as Michif was the only language spoken in ourhome). As your Regional Director for Lower MainlandRegion II I will work to ensure that the preservation ofour language is a priority, it is something we cannotafford to lose! I am committed to establishing qualityresident care for our Métis Elders, as well as, safetransition for our Métis women and children in domesticviolence situations. I will work closely with the youth ofour Métis Nation to encourage them to get more involvedthey are our future! I will work to address the housing;health and education issues of our citizens, our Trainingand Employment Program must continue to grow so it isavailable for our future generations. I am committed toensure we progress with the 5year plan.
Vote Francis FisherA Métis Voice for Métis People!
Francis Fisher
Francis FisherSince 1984 I have beenworking for the Métis inthis area to ensure thatMétis issues are lookedafter and dealt withproperly. This region needs aqualified, responsible,experienced board memberfor director of MNBC. I have been president ofNova Metis HeritageAssociation for the past five years and maintain a storefront office in Surrey to serve the Métis.I’ve been host of Métis Matters radio show since 1989.You can tune in every Wednesday at 5 p.m. (CFRO-102.7 FM). Also you can tune in to the broadcasts on thewww.novametisnewslink.ca website if you miss a show.All are ‘archived’ for your listening convenience.For good honest fair dealing with everyone, elect me,Ken Fisher. I will see that all Métis have regular updateson the issues that are on the table. I will go to bat for you.Now I need your vote on election day 2008.
I will promote a “no nonsense” Métis friendlyatmosphere with the Métis people, while working for areinforced Métis cultural identity with increased fundingfor Region 2 and assistance to locals to maintain theiroffices and maintain a good contact with their Métismembership.
Regular social events will be held along with regional“Town Hall” style meetings at least every three months.An Elders drop in centre, family picnic and sports days,youth centre for teens with more education in Métishistory and culture are just a few of the plans that willfollow.
So in just a few words you have an outline of what canhappen with your Métis leadership. Now I need yourhelp and your vote on Saturday, September 13th MétisElection Day in B.C.
Be sure to mark your ballot for “Ken Fisher” - forthe next term on the MNBC board of directors. Thankyou!Contact Ken Fisher at 604-589-7879 in Surrey- [email protected] or [email protected] checkwebsite www.novametisnewslink.ca for info.
Ken Fisher
Ken Fisher
LOWER MAINLAND REGION DIRECTOR
I was born inManitoba toFrancis andViolet Hall, theyoungest offive children. Irecall summersfilled withhunting andfishing andm a n ya f t e r n o o n slying in the tallgrass waiting tosnare a rabbit.Unlike childrenfrom neigh-
bouring farms,the Hall brood could be found ‘sporting’ mukluks andmoccasins.As the youngest I was often recruited by my mother onher Seneca root digging excursions. During these walks,traditional knowledge of medicine harvesting wastransferred to me for future use. I recall Michif conversa-tion, the lively fiddle, spoons and traditional Métis foodsalways being present in the home.A father of five I have dedicated much of my energies toprojects that promote the rejuvenation of the Michiflanguage. My desire is that the Métis will never bereferred to as ‘the Forgotten people’ again.
Learn more about me by visiting my web pageat www.henryhhall.com.
My Goals are to:- work to better all Métis communities - communicate community concerns - develop strategies to preserve Métis culture - support MNBC strategies - become an integral part of the MNBC boardMy commitment is to become aware ofcommunity concerns by maintaining consistentcommunication with all community leaders inRegion 2, and representing their concerns tothe MNBC provincial board.
Henry H. Hall
Henry HallI was born inBattleford,Saskatchewan andraised in Victoriaby Métis parents.Upon high schoolgraduation, Ienlisted in theRCAF as anaircrew navigator.After I completedmy tour I joinedCentral SaanichPolice, moving twoyears later toEsquimalt Police. Icompleted mypolicing career witha three yearteaching assignment at the police academy, retiring assergeant. Subsequently, I joined the City of Surrey as abylaw enforcement officer, serving a further 10 years.I became a member of the Nova Métis Heritage Society,serving as both director and vice president for twoyears. In 2004, I was elected to the MNBC as LowerMainland regional director. I am also proud to say that Iam a Métis veteran, recently selected to the MetisVeterans' Colour Party.
As the current regional director, I have some importantprojects to complete, such as our involvement in the2010 Winter Games, where I can use my recentexperience in planning NAIG to ensure Métisinvolvement is even more significant in 2010.
Our justice program was very successful — its returnis imminent. In Housing, we are on track and recentmeetings with the provincial government have beenvery productive.
My other duties include: chair of the Human ResourcesCommittee, signing officer, MNBC representative to theUAS, and soon I will be working with the VancouverPolice Department Aboriginal Policing Section. I alsorepresent MNBC on a regular basis at functions in theabsence of the MNBC president and other ministers.
Frazer MacDonald
Frazer MacDonald
LOWER MAINLAND REGION DIRECTOR
I was born andraised in Quesneland have alwaysbeen proud of myMétis ancestry. Ihave been activein the local Métiscommunity aspresident and I amcurrently a schooltrustee for SchoolDistrict #28. Ihave beendancing with theMétis jiggers for the past seven years and find it veryfulfilling to be passing this tradition on to our youngpeople.
It is a great privilege to be able to run forregional director. I will do everything I can to honour thetrust that has been given to me. I know there is a greatresponsibility involved in Métis Nation leadership and Iam prepared to take on this responsibility.
We should, as a nation, celebrate and honour ourdemocracy, making a system we can be proud of andshare with other provinces. I believe that every votecounts and seek to include all citizens in the electoralprocess. I believe the Métis Nation should be a world ofco-operation, not competition, where all Métis citizenswill be well fed, well clothed, adequately housed andwell educated. I believe that each community shouldretain its cultural identity and individuality. I believe it ishigh time that the bloated Métis leaders live within theirmeans. Métis families have to balance their budgets, sowhy shouldn’t our leaders? I am a strong believer inaccountability in all walks of life.
I want to put an end to old battles of the past. Itis time for a new page to be written in our history. Thefuture is too important for us not to work together. Ourchallenges of the future will carve out our Métis Nation.
My door will always be open to Métis,Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. I believe that theMétis Nation is one big family because “Without familywe are nothing”.
If you would like to speak with me or have anyquestions for me, please feel free to contact me. Myhome phone number is 250-991-7911. My address is962 Peterbrook Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6H4.
I look forward to any questions or concerns you mayhave.
Tony Goulet
Tony Goulet
CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR
ARTICLE FIFTEEN – POLLING HOURS15.1. Polling shall begin at 8:00 a.m. Pacific DaylightTime or Mountain Daylight Time in accordance withthe particular time zone on the date of the election andclose at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time or MountainDaylight Time on that same day.
ARTICLE SEVENTEEN – SCRUTINEERS17.1. Each Candidate may appoint Scrutineers inwriting to the Chief Electoral Officer to represent himor her at each polling station, and to observe theelection procedures on his or her behalf.• A Candidate may appoint more than one Scrutineer toattend a particular polling station while voting is inprogress but only one Scrutineer per Candidate may bepresent in the polling area at any one time.• A Candidate shall supply his or her scrutineer with aform approved for such use by the Chief ElectoralOfficer, appointing him or her as a scrutineer. Ifscrutineers are only present for part of a day and arereplaced by another scrutineer, the replacementscrutineer must have his/her own form to show theReturning Officer.17.2. Scrutineers may observe the operation of thepolling station and observe the counting of ballots.
Polling Hours and Scrutineers
Born and raised inHistoric Fort St James,middle child in a familyof 2 sisters and 6brothers on a small farmthat supplied our food.
Of Scottish andC r e e / C h i p e w y a nancestory, I later movedto Saskatewan and west
to BC. My hobbies include landscapes, cooking,history, health and wellness.Presently, President of New Caledonia Metis,President of Fort Chamber of Commerce, Member ofBC Chambers and owner of XS Power Gym’s Veryinvolved in community and region as a promoter oftourism and business.While collecting names for my nomination papers, Ispoke with a lot of people and realized that my firstgoal would be to travel around, visit with everyoneand find a way that we could work together to bringawareness and recognition to all Metis people. Somany have such different concerns and needs. Weneed to listen.
My plan is to work with MNBC’s 5 year plan and2008/2009 plan and bring it to the people. How canwe make this work? By getting people involved Ifeel that we can accomplish these goals byrecognizing their important contributions. I will beresponsible and accountable to the many localcommunities and fulfill the duties of the RegionalDirector’s portfolio. I will learn to establish andcommunicate the mission of the MNBC.
Contact number is:
Phone:250-996-8624Fax:250-996-8627
Allan HowellI am a mother and
grandmother. I speak fluentMichif/Cree.
I had beenapproached some time agoto consider running for theNorth Central RegionalDirector position withinMNBC. I have now beennominated and quitehonoured. And now, it is inthe voter's hands.
My main concernis to ensure our languageand culture is notforgotten. Our children andgrandchildren need their language to enhance Métisidentity.
Justice is another concern. When I left the forestsector in 1980, I was a shop steward PPWC Local 25 andforcefully advocated for the employees. I have sinceworked in the justice system as a native court worker for26.5 years until July, 2007.
I see myself as a strong ADVOCATE. I believein being a team player and I really feel that collaborationis essential in bringing together unity.
Métis rights is another passion for me. In the areaof hunting, fishing, and the duty to consult andaccommodate. In essence I have a vision, and this is to seethe Métis Nation in B.C. continue to build, and I hope toplay a part in it.
Elect me as your Central Regional Director and Ipromise to make sure your voice is heard!
I will hold regularly scheduled President Councilmeetings, listen to your concerns and act upon them.
I will be approachable for all Metis people andwill make sure that the people from our region arethoroughly represented - North Central will have awomen's rep, a youth rep, veterans, an elders group ineach community and a BCMANR representative at alltimes.
I take responsibility very seriously and will do myutmost to represent all Metis!
I am interested in every aspect of MNBC and feelstrongly about Metis Family and Children Services. Ourchildren need the whole Metis community to worktogether to unite family values and preserve our culture.We must teach our children our culture and our language(both Cree and Michif) before it is lost forever.
I will work hard on your behalf to accomplish thisgoal!On Sept. 13, take your right and vote!
Annette Maurice
Annette Maurice
CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR
Allan Howell
I am a member of the
Hodgson family,
descendants of
Hodgson, Manitoba.
After graduating in
Smithers I went north
to Atlin, where I
worked in exploration,
Alaskan and Yukon
Fisheries, owned a
sport fish camp, and
lived on a trap line.
I have traveled
throughout Africa, Europe, Mexico and Canada.
I married in 1989 and work as a Special Education
Assistant and Aboriginal Student Support Worker, while
raising two sons. I have been part of Tri-River Métis
Association since 2002 and President four years. I am a
member of the SD#54 Aboriginal Education Council
and in 2006 received the Honourable Mention Award
for work in Education from the Provincial Ministry of
Community Services.
As Northwest Region Director I will:• Work with communities to confrontchallenges and create opportunities in all sectors ofthe economy• Work to bring all levels of MNBCGovernance together to address issues, supportequality, secure capacity and ensure responsiblegovernment• Work to assist Métis students in EarlyEducation, K-12, post secondary and adulteducation • Work to support youth involvement andcultural awareness
Kim Hodgson
Kim HodgsonI was born in 1945 inSt. Boniface, Manitobato mother CelesteTherrien (nee Huppe)and father AdrienTherrien. I was raised inRicher, Manitoba. As a young boy I lovedthe music of the fiddleand was determined tolearn how to play. I’mself-taught and in mydrive to improve myselfand develop my styleand technique I havespent many hourspracticing.I have enjoyed enter-taining at many Métisevents and for Aboriginal Days.In 2004 I was re-elected as the Northwest RegionalDirector. Subsequently I accepted the portfolio of MinisterResponsible for Culture, Heritage and Language and morerecently the portfolio of Minister Responsible for MétisVeterans.I presently live in Terrace with Anni, my wife of 41 years.We have three adult children and three grandchildren.• I am honored to have been serving the Métis citizens ofB.C. and the Northwest Region for approximately nineyears and am the longest serving MPCBC/MNBC boardmember. It has been a valuable and rewarding experience. • I am, and will continue to be, a team player. • I am retired, and have the time to devote to mycommitment.• I am always open and willing to listen to our grassrootspeople, to follow up on their concerns and to advocate ontheir behalf.• My gift of music is an asset in promoting our Métisculture.• I will continue to negotiate for resources for Métiscommunities, Métis veterans and cultural projects.My vision is to provide education which will promote andpreserve our identity and Métis culture; encourage moreyouth involvement and to teach our youth the Métisvalues, culture and language; have an Elders group formedin each community; promote support for Métis offices ineach community for easier access to information; promotea standing committee for culture in each region; andcontinue developing and forming good relationships withother Aboriginal groups.
Contact info:Telephone: 250.635.0491
Email: [email protected] WILL SEND YOU A BROCHURE!
Rene Therrien
Rene Therrien
NORTHWEST REGION DIRECTOR
I was born inPouce Coupe,B.C. (just southof DawsonCreek), andhave lived inmany areas ofthe provincedue to myfamily being inthe constructionindustry. I
experiencedliving in Inuvik, N.W.T, in the land of Northern Lightsand migrations of endless streams of Caribou, while myfamily worked on the Dempster Highway. I’ve alsolived in the Coquihalla Highway area, Dawson Creek,McLeod Lake, Mackenzie, Fort McMurray, FortNelson, Yukon and Northwest Territories.While living in remote area I developed my artisticskills. I’m a children’s book illustrator and have partici-pated in development of the Learning to Read seriesdistributed to northern schools and directed towardsAboriginal children. I’ve worked as an editorialcartoonist with the Alaska Highway News, WhitehorseStar, Yukon News, and the Fort Nelson News. I’m alsoa self-taught webpage designer and have createdwebpages for various clients from my Hudson’s Hopehomebase. A business owner since 1999, she operates afirst aid and traffic control company supplying servicesto the construction industry.I was the youth coordinator and organized the BuffaloHunt for Youth.I’ve worked building a low income seniors project andnow volunteer assisting Elders in the Silver WillowsSenior Citizens Home.My platform includes:• promoting accountability and transparency in ourCommunity Charters.• nurturing existing relationships and building morebridges for the advancement of northern Métiscommunities.• ensuring a more positive environment to re-engageMétis leadership. • integrating our culture and governance to bridge thegap between the Métis community and our head office. I Commit to bring the MNBC's five year plan back tothe community for review and input, stressing theimportance of the five year plan for our northerncommunities in health, Elders services, housing,children and families, and business development.The Métis people in the north need an inherent landbase in order to grow. Areas reserved specifically forMétis usage — hunting and fishing and timberresources, as well as our traditional medicinesharvesting areas — must be preserved for our futuregenerations.
Earlene Bitterman
Earlene BittermanI was born July3rd, 1946 inFort St. John,B.C. Igraduated highschool in FortSt. John andimmediatelybegan to workin the construc-tion sector.After a numberof years Idecided to seek trade certification and began work as aplumber and pipefitter. I successfully completed tradecertification and spent the rest of my career workingwithin this trade.My family and I have been active in the Métiscommunity in Northeast British Columbia for severalyears. I have eight brothers and sisters who are aware oftheir uniqueness as Métis people. Growing up in aMétis family and discovering our roots has taught me tostand proud today. I have volunteered countless hours within the MétisNation at both the community and provincial levels. Ihave served as a past board member of the MétisChartered Community in Fort St. John and have servedthe Métis Nation today since first elected as the MNBCNortheast regional director in 2004.As the Northeast regional director I supported the MétisChartered Communities in Fort Nelson, Fort St. John,Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Hudson Hope. I wasappointed the MNBC Minister Responsible forEconomic Development and served this provincialappointment since 2004.I presently reside in Fort St. John with my wife Jan.Together we have raised three daughters and now havetwo granddaughters.
My vision of the future will include:• strengthening ties to the Métis CharteredCommunities in NortheastBritish Columbia.• supporting new economic development opportuni-ties for the Métis Nation in Northeast B.C., particu-larly as potential projects such as the Alaska GasPipeline will have an impact in the region.• supporting new initiatives in education, health,housing, and culturalawareness in Northeast British ColumbiaI look forward to continuing my efforts for the MétisNation in B. C.
Dan Pope
Dan Pope
NORTHEAST REGION DIRECTOR
Shaina McCallum
Shaina McCallum
Melissa Swears Phung
Melissa Swears Phung
CENTRAL REGION OFFICE OF THE WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
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North Saanich, B.C. V8L 3Z3Phone/Fax: (250) 656-1076
Email: [email protected]
My Métis ancestryoriginates fromHodgson, Manitoba.I have been anactive Tri-RiverCommunity memberfor over six years,including four yearsas the secretary-treasurer. I have a passion forworking withpeople, especiallylocal elders andyouth. My volunteerwork in diabetes
advocacy spans over20 years and I
recently received the Volunteer of the Year award forNorthern B.C. for my efforts. I am going into mytwentieth year of working as a special educationassistant with “at risk” adolescents and their families.My passion for education, healthy lifestyle, and equalityis evident in the life I continue to live.I am passionate about improving women's’involvement, recognition, and well being in the Métiscommunity. This can be achieved through local efforts,as well as regional and provincial initiatives.
I will focus on health care, children andfamilies, and education. As a long time residentof the northwest I have a personal interest andintimate understanding of the difficulties facingour communities. Increasing communicationand awareness around these issues is vital toovercoming these problems. Our future isbright. By working together we can improve thewell being of our Métis women and the entireMétis community.
Susie Hooper
Susie HooperI'm 41 years old, a motherof two adult daughters,Michelle and Amanda, astepmother of two adultsons, Kreg & Mario, and agrandmother of two,Joshua and Sarah. Ray, myspouse, is also Métis andour family is proud to beMétis.
I bring with me 15 yearsexperience as anadvocate working toprovide assistance to those impoverished by differentfactors, be it financial, lack of education, or other.
Although I specialize in the area of residential tenancy, I also assist clients who have had issues with differingprovincial and federal government agencies such as theMinistry for Child & Family Services, the Ministry ofEmployment and Assistance commonly known aswelfare, and others including but not limited toImmigration, and Canada Revenue tax matters.
I have a vast knowledge of varying resources availableto community members within our region who requireassistance, including those with health matters, thoseseeking disability benefits, those seeking referral fortheir drug and alcohol addictions, and others.
I also volunteer as often as I can for the RoyalCanadian Legion and I am a very big supporter of ourMétis veterans.
From past experience, I know that there is a process inplace to be followed and it is my wish to be part of thatprocess. I believe I can lend a voice in relation to theneeds of our people, and on behalf of the needs of ourwomen and our daughters, who are the Métis women ofour future. I believe we have a right to be heard! As aMétis woman of today, I know that we can, and do,make a difference.
Rosanne Pearce
Rosanne Pearce
NORTHWEST REGION OFFICE OF THE WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE
POLLING STATIONS MNBC REGIONS(REGIONS 1-7)
MNBC CHARTEREDCOMMUNITIES AND CITIES
POLLING STATIONELECTORALOFFICERS
Region 1 - Vancouver Island (6) Metis Nation of Greater Victoria - Victoria
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
231 Regina AvenueVictoria, BC
Returning Officer:TBD
Poll Clerk:Bertha Landrie
Cowichan Valley Metis Association - Duncan
Cowichan CommunityCentre
(Island Savings Centre) Koksila Room-located on
the main floor2687 James Street
Duncan, BC
Returning Officer:Stella Johnson
Poll Clerk:Steven Vowles
Mid Island Metis Nation - Nanaimo
Mid Island Metis Nation Office
218-285 PrideauxNanaimo, BC
Returning Officer:Lynne Ladret
Poll Clerk:Jennifer Johnston
Alberni Clayquot Metis Association - Port Alberni
Gyro Youth Centre3245 7th AvenuePort Alberni, BC
Returning Officer:Shannon Demerais
Poll Clerk:Denise August
North Island Metis NationCampbell River
North Island Metis Association
Rm 124 - 740 Robron RoadCampbell River, BC
Returning Officer:Shirley Smith
Poll Clerk:Joan Latrace
Miki'siw Metis AssociationComox
Wachiay Friendship Centre1625 B McPhee Avenue
Courtenay, BC
Returning Officer:Lock Mawhinney
Poll ClerkIngrid Braathan
Region 2 - Lower Mainland (6)Vancouver Metis Cultural
Society - Vancouver
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
1607 East Hastings StreetVancouver, BC
Returning Officer:Leonard Laboucan
Poll Clerk:Daryl Piper
Nova Metis Heritage Association- Surrey
Now Metis Heritage Association Office
10568 King George HighwaySurrey, BC
Returning Officer:Frances M. Ingram
Poll Clerk:Kerry L. Marion
Fraser Valley Metis AssociationAbbotsford (two polling stations)
Abbotsford...Bigfoot Mocassin
#6-2664 Gladys AvenueAbbotsford, BC
Returning Officer:Marie Carter
Poll Clerk:Jolene Didora
Maple Ridge...Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Parks& Leisure Centre
11925 Haney PlaceMaple Ridge, BC
Returning Officer:Sara LyonsPoll Clerk:
Lorraine Meilleur
North Fraser Metis Association- Burnaby
North Fraser Metis Association
Office#6 - 7726 Edmonds Street
Burnaby, BC
Returning Officer:Sue DidierPoll Clerk:
Wally Lavigne
Waceya Metis Society - LangleyWilloughby Hall
20505 84th AvenueLangley, BC
Returning Officer:Derek Bouvier
Poll Clerk:Allan Lavallee
Chilliwack Metis Association- ChilliwackKekinow
45555 Knight RoadChilliwack, BC
Returning Officer:TBD
Poll Clerk:Joseph Smith
Region 3 - Thompson/Okanagan (7)Boundary Local Metis Association
Grank Forks
Regional District of KootenayBoundary
2140 Central AvenueGrand Forks, BC
Returning Officer:Joan Holmes
Poll Clerk:Meridith Ritco
Merritt District Metis AssociationMerritt
Merritt Civic CentreRoom #4-1950 Mamett
AvenueMerritt, BC
Returning Officer:Yvonne Charters
Poll Clerk:Dee Dee Hourie
Two Rivers Metis Society - Kamloops
Exexutive InnRoom #241-540 Victoria
StreetKamloops, BC
Returning Officer:Donna Simon
Poll Clerk:Dory LaBoucane
Salmon Arm Metis Association- Salmon Arm
Downtown Activity CentreRoom 19-451 Shuswap St.
SWSalmon Arm, BC
Returning Officer:Eldon T. Chairmont
Poll Clerk:Gloria Cairns
Vernon District Metis Association - VernonHalina Seniors' Centre
3310 37th AvenueVernon, BC
Returning Officer:Jeanetter Reid
Poll Clerk:Bruce G. Douglas
Kelowna Metis Association-Kelowna
Kelowna Metis AssociationOffice
202 -2949 Pandosy StreetKelowna, BC
Returning Officer:Jean Neufeld
Poll Clerk:Maureen Christy
Metis Heritage and Cultural Council-Penticton#3 - 212 Main Street
Penticton, BC
Returning Officer:Henry Gagnon
Poll Clerk:Daniel Pitman
Region 4-Kootenays (5) East Local - Elk Valley
Sparwood Public LibraryBoardroom
110 Pine AvenueSparwood, BC
Returning Officer:Terry Anonson
Poll Clerk:Everett Rookes
North Local-Invernere (two polling stations)
Golden...Golden & District Museum
1302 11th Avenue S.Golden, BC
Returning Officer:Ross Edward Stevason
Poll Clerk:Elizabeth V.A. Hoogendoorn
Please refer to mnbc.ca for updates on Polling stations prior to Election Day
POLLING STATIONS
POLLING STATIONS Invermere...
Super 8 Motel8888 Arrow Road
Invermere, BC
Returning Officer:Claudia Leora Mitchell
Poll Clerk:Melodie Krasniuk
South Local - TrailUnited Church
1300 Pine AvenueTrail, BC
Returning Officer:Marilynn Taylor
Poll Clerk:Robert Williams
West Local - Nelson
Best Western Baker Street Inn
and Convention Centre153 Baker StreetKing Fisher Room
Nelson, BC
Returning Officer:TBD
Poll Clerk:Louise Fiddler
Region 5 - North Central (5) North Cariboo Metis Association -Quesnel352 Anderson Drive
Quesnel, BC
Returning Officer:Leah MeisePoll Clerk:
Josie Whitehead
Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association- Williams Lake
Cariboo Chilcotin MetisAssociation Office
70 South First AvenueWilliams Lake, BC
Returning Officer:Marlene Irene Swears
Poll ClerkFlorence Blandine
Brillant
Prince George Metis CommunityAssociation - Prince George
Civic CentreRoom 208-808 Civic Plaza
Prince George, BC
Returning Officer:Patrick Pocha
Poll Clerks:Irene Caplette and
TerryLalonde
Three Valley Metis Society-Valemont
Best Western Hoteland Suites
1950 Highway 5 SouthBears Den Meeting Room
Valemont, BC
Returning Officer:John McGuire
Poll Clerk:Edna MacLean
New Caledonia Metis AssociationFort St. James/Dawson Creek
United Church222 Second Avenue West
Fort St. James, BC
Returning Officer:Melody Prince
Poll Clerk:Kristi Prince
Region 6 - Northwest (3) Northwest Metis Association-Prince Rupert
Northwest Metis Association
Office- Room 324120-1st Avenue West
Pronce Rupert, BC
Returning Officer:Don W. Reynierse
Poll Clerk:April Mclean-Collard
North West BC Metis Association-TerraceCoast Inn of the West4620 Lakelse Avenue
Terrace, BC
Returning Officer:Jim SavardPoll Clerk:
Bev Hayden
Tri-River Metis Association- SmithersOld Church Hall
3704 First AvenueSmithers, BC
Returning Officer:Deb EwaldPoll Clerk:
Nancy Dingham
Region 7 - Northeast (5)Northern Rockies Metis Society
Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Centre
5012 - 49th AvenueFort Nelson, BC
Returning Officer:TBD
Poll Clerk:TBD
POLLING STATIONS
Fort St. John Metis Society- Fort St. John
Fort St. John Friendship Centre
10208 - 95th AvenueFort St. John, BC
Returning Officer:TBD
Poll Clerk:TBD
North East Metis Association - Dawson CreekNawican Friendship Centre
1320 - 102nd AvenueDawson Creek, BC
Returning Officer:Sharon Payou
Poll Clerk:TBD
Moccasin Flat's Metis Society - ChetwyndTansi Friendship Centre5301 South Access Road
Chetwynd, BC
Returning Officer:Leanne McFeeters
Poll Clerk:Leatha Redhead
Red River Metis Society-Hudson HopeAdvance Mail-In Ballot
process will be used for thiscommunity
N/A
2008 MNBC AGM DRAFT AGENDA
Métis Nation British Columbia(Also known as the Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia)
11th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Friday, September 26th to Sunday, September 28th, 2008-08-18
“Building our Legacy”The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Center
1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BChttp://www.grandokanagan.com/
Draft AGM Agenda and Event Schedule(please go to MNBC.ca for updates)
Friday, September 26th, 20087:30 AM Breakfast Buffet Provided 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Annual General Meeting Registration Begins(Please note that all Métis citizens seeking to register for voting during the AGM must be completed no later than3:00 PM Friday. No Métis citizen will be eligible to vote during the AGM if registration is not completed by therequired time.10:30 AM – Health Break (coffee and snacks provided)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sessions• British Columbia Métis Assembly of Natural Resources (BCMANR) Captains Meeting • Registry Meeting• Provincial Employment and Training committee (PETC) Meeting• Senate Meeting• British Columbia United Métis Youth Circle (BCUMYC) Committee Meeting
Friday, September 26th, 2008 continued• Métis Women’s Secretariat – British Columbia (MWS-BC)
• Métis Veterans Committee
• MNBC Adhoc Adoptions Committee
Métis Elders Meeting
All Sessions locations are to be announced12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Buffet Provided
Annual General Meeting (AGM)1:00 PM Official Grand Opening of the 2008 MNBC 11th Annual General Meeting introduced by the Master of Ceremonies
• Grand Entry: Métis Flag Procession lead by Métis Veterans Committee Chairperson – Mr. Walter Koenders
1. Opening Prayer and Métis National Anthem2. Greetings and Welcoming remarks President Elect3. Greetings from Dignitaries4. Honorary mention Corporate Partners and Government Officials
3:00 PM – Health Break5. Special Recognition of Corporate Sponsors6. Inauguration Ceremony for MNBC Elected Leaders from the September 13th, 2008 General Election commencesDay one to conclude by 5:00 PM (tentative)Annual General Meeting Meet and Greet 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday evening.There will be entertainment provided and all MNBC AGM attendee’s are encouraged to participate andnetwork with the elected leadership.
AGM resumes on 8:00 AM: Saturday, September 27th and Sunday September 28th, 2008
**Note** Breakfast and lunch will be provided by buffet each day7. Quorum is announced to AGM delegates8. Acceptance of AGM Agenda9. Appointment of Resolutions Committee-*If new resolutions are tabled (one representative per
region)10. Review and Approve 2007 annual General Meeting Minutes11. Resolutions (AGM delegates to address second reading of resolutions that passed first reading at
the Métis Nation Governing Assembly held December 15th and 16th, 2007)12. MNBC General Election Interim Report – MNBC Chief Executive Officer Keith Henry13. MNBC 2007-2008 Financial Audited Statements-Presenting: Manning Elliott Chartered
Accountants14. MNBC 2007-2008 Annual Reports and Updates for each MNBC Ministry:
• Métis Human Resource Development Agreement (MHRDA) – Director of Employment and Training Malonie Langthorne
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• Education- Presenting: Director of Education Colleen Hodgson• Métis Children & Family Services-Presenting Policy Analyst Jennifer Daigneault• Registry-Presenting: Director of Registry Laurel Katernick• Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations (TSN)- Presenting Tripartite
Coordinator Dean Trumbley- Strengthening our Chartered Communities Update-Center for Sustainability/Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO)
• Youth-Presenting Director of Youth Megan Brown• Culture, Heritage & Language-Presenting Director of Heritage,
Language and Culture Colleen Hodgson• George and Terry Goulet History of the Métis in British Columbia
Special Presentation• Health-Presenting Director of Health Tanya Davoren• Métis Women’s Secretariat-BC and elders-Presenting Director of
Women Victoria Pruden• Economic Development-Presenting MNBC Chief Executive Officer Keith Henry• Natural Resources-Presenting Director of Natural Resources Gary Ducommun• Sports-Health Policy Analyst Tresley Tourond• Housing-Presenting Chief Executive Officer Keith Henry• Justice-Presenting Policy Analyst Jennifer Daigneault• Provincial Research-Presenting D. Mike Evans University of British Columbian-Okanagan• Métis Veteran Committee- Presenting Chairperson Walter Koenders• Committee-Presenting Chairperson Walter Koenders• Senate-Senate Chair Al Edkins• 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Games-MNBC Executive Assistant Brittaney Katernick• Memorandum of Understanding with Four Host First Nations• VANOC
15. Métis Nation British Columbia Adhoc Adoptions Committee Updated-Chair Sid Peltier16. Dissolve Resolutions Committee (if required)17. Date and location for 2009 Annual General Meeting18. Other business...19. Closing Remarks MNBC President Elect20. AdjournmentThe MNBC Annual General Meeting is scheduled for completion by 3:00 PM (tentatively) on Sunday,September 28th, 2008.
*Please Note *MNBC will host a formal banquet event on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 beginning at 6:00 PM. The banquetdetails will be provided in the near future. The AGM banquet will showcase Métis Nation entertainers and focuson celebrating the Métis Nation British Columbia leaders elected during the September 13th, 2008 GeneralElection.All staff and delegates required to attend the MNBC’s AGM will be requested to share accommodations tominimize costs. Delegates less than 50 kilometres from the AGM do not qualify for accommodations for theevent.
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