Taanishi Kiiya: Improving Metis Health and Wellness in BC
As the recognized government for Métis people in British Columbia, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is committed to advancing Métis health and wellness in the province. As part of this work, MNBC initiated the Métis Public Health Surveillance (MPHS) program to monitor the health and wellness of registered Métis citizens in BC. Métis people know that health and wellness is rooted in community, culture, self-determination, language, spirituality, and connection to the land. Wherever possible, data presented in this report are grounded in Métis tradition, culture, and ways of seeing the world. Métis voices and imagery are integrated throughout this report to connect the numbers shown with the individuals and lived experiences they represent.