Walter Mineault secures leadership of Mtis Nation of British Columbia [Video]

DAWSON CREEK –In a decisive victory, Walter Mineault of Dawson Creek has been elected as the new leader of the Métis Nation of British Columbia.

In the election held up until September 7^th, he secured 1,303 out of 2,655 possible votes.

Mineault, who previously served as a regional director and was named vice president in 2022, expressed his gratitude and humility on being elected president.

“To serve in this capacity has been a long time goal and I feel like I’m living a dream,” said Mineault in a Facebook post, having steadily climbed the ranks within the government that represents Métis peoples in British Columbia.

Mineault stated his next goal is to transform the nation into a significant ‘political force’ on both the provincial and national stages.

Additionally, Paulette Flamond will continue her role as director for Region 7, Northeast BC, after winning by a narrow margin of just three votes that was confirmed through a recount.