The members of the assembly joined together and welcomed (2) two new MNBC Métis Chartered Communities to the MNGA, Nicola Valley & District Métis Society (Merritt) in Region 3 (Thompson & Okanagan) and Métis Nation Columbia Valley Society (Invermere) in Region 4 (Kootenays). Very heartfelt speeches were provided by the President of MNCVS – Debra Fisher and Vice-President of NV&DMS Betty Ann McDonnell.