 In November 2003 the name was changed to the Vancouver Métis Community Association.They are also responsible for the formation of "The Walk Bravely Forward Society", a regional charitable organization which assists incarcerated Aboriginal offenders as they transition to community life.The VMCA encourages education, arts and culture and were key in the development of the "Aboriginal Voices Radio Network" and made a presentation at CRTC public hearings regarding this in the year 2000.