About MFC

Meet the People Behind Métis Financial Corporation

Our Story

About the Métis Financial Corporation (MFC)

The Métis Financial Corporation was established by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) as a result of an agreement with the department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). MNBC is the sole shareholder of MFC. The Métis Financial Corporation is Métis owned and governed by a board of directors that is comprised of five persons.
Our Mission

To provide trusted financial services for Métis entrepreneurs in BC.

Our Vision

To be Métis entrepreneur’s financer of choice and to position Métis entrepreneurs and businesses to be able to fully participate in new and future economic opportunities.

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Our mandate and structure permits us to provide loans to Métis entrepreneurs that commercial lenders such as banks and credit unions may not be able to provide. Métis Financial Corporation seeks to strengthen the Métis economy through economically viable Métis owned and controlled businesses.

We Seek to Strengthen the Métis Economy Through Métis Owned and Controlled Businesses.

Board of Directors
Paul Ricard, AAT, ACCUD

Chair

Gil Malfair, B.Comm., J.D.

Vice Chair of the Board

Sid Peltier, Mètis Entrepreneur

Board Director

Louis De Jaeger, EMBA

Board Director

Paulette Flamond, Mètis Entrepreneur

MNBC Director

Team Members
Austen Houle

General Manager

Allecia Becker

Accountant, CPA

Danika Whelpton

Business Support Officer

Kristina Koch

Business Support Officer

Christine McDonald

Office Manager

Need More Help?

Our Team is Here to Help.

Book a Consultation

Connect with our team to discuss your business ideas and explore how we can support your goals with tailored financial solutions and expert advice.

Check If Your Business is Eligible

Visit our Eligibility Criteria page to learn about the requirements and find out if you qualify.

Gain Financial Support

Access financing options designed specifically for Métis entrepreneurs to start, grow, or acquire businesses in British Columbia.

Learn More

Visit our FAQ page for helpful information and answers to common questions about our services and the Métis entrepreneur community.