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AGA Postponed
New leadership endorses postponing Annual General Assembly to strengthen MNO, community participation in decision making and Métis governance
Off and Running! - New
MNO President Gary Lipinski Meets with Ontario's Minister
of Training Colleges and Universities.
Harvesting Headlines
Photos from Métis Harvest celebration in Sudbury
Minister of Natural Resources visits MNO office
Draft report on MNO water quality recommendations
MNR returns seized nets; Métis fisherman says he's still owed an apology
Recent Headlines
Metis looking forward to new status in Ontario - Province promises recognition that could lead to a self-governing nation
Tony Belcourt not seeking another term as MNO President - Métis Nation of Ontario Elections are upcoming on May 5, 2008
Another First! - The Hon. Michael Bryant, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs met today with MNO Executive at MNO head office in Ottawa
Capacity funding to Métis Communities - application and guidelines for the MNO delivery of the Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program (AIHP) to eligible Métis Community Councils.
Clem Chartier Re-Elected as MNC President - At the Metis National Council General Assembly meeting on February 23, 2008
Survey for Métis Citizens of Ontario regarding the Ipperwash Inquiry Report
Métis Leaders set the record straight on finalized Settlement Agreement - Efforts to settle within the Metis Nation result in step forward for Metis self-governance.
CENSUS: Increase of Métis population in Ontario - Statistics Canada pegs number of Métis in Ontario at the level consistent with MNO estimates.
MMF v. Manitoba - Métis Nation of Ontario Appalled by Decision of Manitoba Court to Dismiss Manitoba Métis Claim, Gives Full Support to Call for Appeal.
Louis Riel Day - Stories, photos and video from Louis Riel Day ceremonies in Toronto, London, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Welland and Fort Frances.
Nation to Nation - President Belcourt travels to Taiwan to attend forum as special guest of Council of Indigenous Peoples of Taiwan.
Season's Greetings from Métis Nation of Ontario President Tony Belcourt
New Ontario Cabinet - New Ontario Cabinet seen as important ‘Turning Point’ in Crown-Aboriginal Relations in Province.
Métis Families Learning Together - The MNO announces new learning program in recognition of the importance of literacy and in an effort to raise literacy levels.
CBC Aboriginal - Website dedicated to Aboriginal arts, news, and events in Canada, with coverage of Aboriginal issues from TV, radio and the world wide web.
Métis Nation of Ontario congratulates Liberal Party - MNO is eager to begin developing a Métis Nation agenda for the next four-year term of the McGuinty government.
People of the Bay - The Muskoka News (Bracebridge Examiner and Gravenhurst Banner) ran this profile of Louise Goulding and the LePage clan. The article starts on page 26.
Métis Residential School survivors - The MNO is partnered with Service Canada to provide information sessions and assistance to Métis residential school survivors.
 
Métis Youth Global Adventure - Are you a Métis youth who would like to participate in a 14-day trip to Ecuador, to do community service in an Indigenous community.
 
Métis Nation Saskatchewan elections applauded by MNO
MNO Tony Belcourt congratulates the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan on holding successful province-wide ballot box elections.
 
'07 AGA - Photo and Video galleries
The 14th Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation of Ontario in Thunder Bay (July 9-14, 2007) was a tremendous success. Re-live the memories or find out what you missed here.
 
MNO is on the search for Métis Veterans
Did you know that if you served with the military long enough to achieve your trade qualification and received an honourable discharge, you are now considered a veteran?
Community News
Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Deadline Extended - Deadline to nominate persons for this special award has been extended to May31st, 2008.

A Métis Education Action Plan - The Métis Nation has placed a high priority on the educational needs of its citizens and in ensuring that the voice of the Métis is reflected in the education system...

Métis Canoe Expedition - The Canoe Expedition is offering a living history and skill building program this summer.

Community Consultations on the Government's Duty to Consult Métis - More details here.

MNO helps Health Minister Tony Clement to launch winter activity program
Job Opportunities
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Moccasin Telegraph
Aboriginal youth are being invited to submit their best piece of creative writing to the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award

Fontaine, Simon and Chartier congratulate Canadian Parliament for their support of the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous peoples politics

Ceremonial sash owned by Louis Riel returns to Manitoba

Omeigwessi: Métis fiddle legend Walter Flett tribute CD

Tkaronto - Shane Belcourt's feature film, Tkaronto, recently made its World Premiere at the imageNATIVE Film Festival.

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted

Registry

Download an MNO Citizenship Application form [PDF] or start your Genealogical Search - Helpful Hints [PDF]

Métis Health
International News
Schools for Isolated Villages Campaign, a volunteer project of the MNO
Are You Métis?

To request an application package to be sent to you by mail fill out the form below and press the "Send" button. A downloadable Application Form that can be filled out and mailed here. (Ontario Residents Only)

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Postal Code

You can also request an application by calling the MNO Registry at 1-800-263-4889


Currently, the Métis Nation does not have a Constitution. This site by the Métis National Council provides updates on the constitutional development process.
Video Highlight
Métis Nation of Ontario President Gary Lipinski's Acceptance Speech
Podcasts

Our First Podast is a tribute to Marion Larkman (1926-2006), Grandmother of the Métis Nation. Click the link below, import the file to your portable device or iTunes.
Download Podcast here
Marion Larkman tribute page
MétisRadio.fm
- Ken Campbell - NEW!
- Cory Poitras - NEW!
- Kelsey Poitras - NEW!
- Art Burd - NEW!
- Don Freed - Updated!
Volunteer Award

MNO VOLUNTEERS!
They live in your community and give back in so many ways. They don't look for gain or glory, they just do it because it needs to be done and they care. They deserve to be honoured and recognized. We'd like to know who they are...
The Powley Legacy

All of the MNO's Steve Powley case materials are in one section here on the web. Explore this landmark Métis Rights case...
Legal Defense Fund
Help us fight for Métis Rights! Send donations to:

 Métis Nation of Ontario
Legal Defense Fund

500 Old St.Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 9G4



All contributions gratefully received.

 

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500 Old St. Patrick St, Unit 3
Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4
T: 613-798-1488
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