Métis Nation British Columbia
Gabriela Olivares is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in strategic communication and marketing. Currently serving as Communications Coordinator at Métis Nation British Columbia since August 2021, Gabriela leads communication planning and manages social media strategies to enhance audience engagement. Previously, Gabriela worked as a Marketing Communications Coordinator at Kobelt Development Inc., where responsibilities included creating publications to showcase services. Earlier roles at TD Canada Trust included Customer Experience Associate and Client Relations Coordinator, focusing on financial transactions and customer solutions. Gabriela began a career in customer service at Zara as a Sales Representative. Gabriela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, complemented by studies at Sciences Po and the University of Victoria.
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Métis Nation British Columbia
The Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia was first incorporated under the Society’s Act on October 23, 1996. In 2003 the Métis leadership ratified the "Métis Nation British Columbia" (MNBC) Constitution thereby establishing a new Métis Nation governance structure. Since 2003, the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) leadership has implemented a number of institutions of governance such as the Senate, Métis Nation Governing Assembly, Youth representation, Women’s representation, an Electoral Act, and an objectively verifiable citizenship process. MNBC represents thirty-eight(38) Métis Chartered Communities in British Columbia (map) and is mandated to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) represents nearly 98,000 self-identified Métis people in British Columbia, of that, 22,000 are provincially registered Métis Citizens with MNBC. The Métis National Council and the Provincial Government of British Columbia, as well as the Federal Government of Canada, recognizes the MNBC as the official governing organization for Métis in BC. Our Vision Métis Nation British Columbia will build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of Inherent Rights for our Métis citizens. Our Mission Métis Nation British Columbia develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis Chartered Communities and Métis people in British Columbia by providing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services.