M茅tis Week takes place Nov. 12 to 18 and the Comox Valley鈥檚 local governments encourage all community members of the Valley to celebrate the heritage, history and contributions of the M茅tis people.

The M茅tis are a distinct Indigenous people with a unique history, culture, language, and way of life and are one of three recognized Indigenous peoples in Canada, along with First Nations and Inuit. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 94 Calls to Action directly reference ways to address the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation for Indigenous peoples.

The MIKI'SIW M茅tis Association is a chartered community of the M茅tis Nation of British Columbia. 

鈥淲e are so pleased that the municipalities of the Comox Valley will acknowledge their M茅tis residents and M茅tis Week by flying the M茅tis flag, along with many other municipalities in British Columbia,鈥� said MIKI'SIW Board of Directors.

The municipalities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland invite the public to attend these flag raising events on Nov. 12:

10:30 a.m. at the Village of Cumberland office located at 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue. Noon at Town of Comox (Town Hall) at 1809 Beaufort Avenue. 1:00 p.m. at City of Courtenay (City Hall) at 830 Cliffe Avenue.

Louis Riel Day falls during M茅tis week on Nov. 16. This day acknowledges the importance of Louis Riel as a political leader and advocate of justice for the M茅tis people who continue to strive for rights and recognition to this day.

The MIKI'SIW M茅tis Association will celebrate Louis Riel Day by gathering for a pancake breakfast, playing Michif (M茅tis language) Bingo and enjoying cultural activities together. To find out more about the local MIKI鈥橲IW M茅tis Association, events, programs and services, visit .