Briana Greer

Tansi! I’m Briana Greer, a proud Michif person born and raised in Terrace with deep roots in Prince Rupert. I reside on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsimshian peoples. As a candidate for Chairperson of Métis Youth British Columbia, I am committed to fostering strong leadership among Métis youth and enhancing our cultural engagement. My background in political science and extensive involvement in community advocacy empower me to effectively represent and advance our interests. Together, let’s amplify our voices and build a connected, vibrant Métis community.

My Commitments to Métis Youth in British Columbia

As your candidate for Chairperson of Métis Youth British Columbia, my campaign is built around three key commitments:

Leadership and Advocacy:
- I am dedicated to nurturing powerful, articulate leaders among our Métis youth. My focus will be on enhancing advocacy skills, ensuring our youth can lead with confidence and have their voices heard across all levels of governance. This includes extensive leadership training and opportunities for active participation in Métis and wider community affairs.

Cultural Connections and Intergenerational Learning:
- Strengthening the ties between elders and youth is vital for the continuity of our culture and traditions. I commit to organizing programs that facilitate cultural growth, including language preservation initiatives focused on Michif, and fostering intergenerational mentorship to preserve our heritage.

Community Building and Environmental Stewardship:
- My plan is to build robust networks among Métis youth across BC, enhancing communication and cooperation. Additionally, I will advocate for environmental conservation as a cornerstone of our community projects, reflecting our deep connection to the land and our commitment to its stewardship.

Testimony

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Briana Greer on the board of directors for Prince Rupert & District Métis Society for two years now. I am continually impressed by her dedication to furthering the health, wellness, and prosperity of Métis people and broader communities. Briana is always forward-thinking, maintaining focus on sustainability, social justice, gender equity, environmentalism, and the long-term impacts of her work, ensuring that benefits extend to future generations.

As a young Métis woman deeply involved in our culture and community organizing, Briana has proven herself to be an exceptional and trustworthy leader. Her experience, which includes being a Métis women’s representative, board director, and secretary for Prince Rupert & District Métis Society, as well as the Métis youth representative for Northwest BC, speaks to her reliability, compassion, and informed perspective.

Briana embodies Métis values in all her endeavours, and her passion for making a positive impact while maintaining good relationships at every level is truly inspiring. I wholeheartedly support her candidacy for the provincial youth representative position with Métis Nation BC, and I encourage Métis youth to vote for her in this election!

Stefanie Coutu
Vice-President of Prince Rupert & District Métis Society

Briana Greer is everything you look for in a friend, ally, student; and now everything we need as British Columbia’s Chairperson for Métis youth. She is a dedicated and passionate youth who is very involved within the Métis community and will be the first to advocate on your behalf. I had the honour of working alongside this amazing “les femmes Michif” – a Michif woman- throughout the Les Femmes Otipemisiwak’s Reach for the Sky Program. Briana’s passion for Métis rights, issues, and advocacy has led her down an inspirational educational journey. Along the way she has collected multiple educational nipsi (medicines in Michif) that uplift her and her community. This knowledge, resources, and advocacy she holds for her familial ties and kinship across the homelands is inspiring and unwavering.

Sophie Adams
Youth from Region 1