In 1998, the Metis Nation of Ontario established a bursary program, to assist
Métis students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.
Through the Province of Ontario's Student Opportunity Trust Fund
program, the MNO made financial contributions that were matched
by the Province resulting in a total endowment of 4.2 million across
Ontario. At present there are 32 Colleges and Universities currently
participating in the Metis Student Bursary Program (MSBP) within
Ontario.
How to Apply:
Each school oversees the administration of the MSBP, as such, applications
are to be made directly through the school. Generally the application
can be found at the Financial Aid office, Aboriginal Student Liaison
Centre, or Student Support Services and are accessible to students
after registration in the fall.
MSBP Details:
The MSBP is an established Endowment Award for Métis students
and the actual bursaries are paid from the interest that accumulates
annually. Metis students may re-apply for the MSBP with each registered
school year. Deadlines are established by each school, however,
applications are generally available after fall registration and
the award recipients are announced by the school in the New Year.
MSBP amounts vary, depending on accumulation of interest and the
administration process of the school.
MSBP Eligibility:
The MSBP was established with the goal to off-set costs of school
for Metis students in financial need. If you do not already have
your Metis Nation of Ontario Citizenship as supporting documentation
of your Metis ancestry, you will need to meet with your local CDO
to complete the MNOTI Verification Form.
Who to Contact for Additional Support:
Our MNO Training Initiatives branch has Community Development Officers
(CDO) that are well versed with the overall administration of the
MSBP within their region. Your local CDO is also the best point
of contact to explore other funding opportunities or additional
Aboriginal scholarship specific to your area.
For more information on MNOTI Programs, contact your local Community Development Officer.
Métis Training Initiatives Head Office
Jen St. Germain
Manager of Training Initiatives
500 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4
T: 613-798-1488 X104
TF: 800-263-4889
F: 613-722-4225
Community Development Officers in your area
Sunset Country Métis Council
(Region 1) Dana O'Donnell
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
426 Victoria Ave, Box 403
Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M7
T: 807-274-1386
TF: 888-793-3334
F: 807-274-9773
Thunder Bay Métis Council
(Region 2) Leafy Shaw
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
226 South May Street
Thunder Bay, ON
T: 807-624-5014
TF: 800-256-2595
F: 807-622-2899
Métis Training Initiatives
(Region 3) Colette Risewick
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
347 Spruce Street South
Timmins ON P4N-2N2
T: 705-264-3939
F: 705-360-1127
Sault Métis Centre (Region 4) Tammy Webb
Acting Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
26 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Y3
T : 705-254-1768
F: 705-254-3515
North Bay Métis Council (Region 5) Darlene McIsaac
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
235-101 Worthington St. E
North Bay, ON P1B 1G5
T: 705-474-2767
TF: 888-825-1742 (705 area only)
F: 705-474-8569
Sunset Country Métis Council
(Region 1) Dana O'Donnell
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
426 Victoria Ave, Box 403
Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M7
T: 807-274-1386
TF: 888-793-3334
Métis Training Initiatives (Region 6) Elaine Jeffery
Acting Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
500 Old St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4
T: 613-798-1488
TF: 800-263-4889
F: 613-722-4225
Métis Training Initiatives (Region 7) Scott Carpenter
Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
Stoneleigh Place, Highway 93 S.
R.R. #2, Box 79, Unit 301
Midland, ON L4R 4K4
T: 705-527-1228
TF: 888-684-7347
F: 705-527-9363
Métis Training Initiatives (Region 8) Stephanie Cruise
Acting Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
103 Richmond Street East, Ste 404
Toronto, ON M5C 1N9
T: 416-977-9881
TF: 888-466-6684
F: 416-977-9911
Métis Training Initiatives (Region 9) Kathleen Lanigan
Acting Regional Employment & Training Coordinator
445 Concession St.
Hamilton, ON L9A 1C1
T: 905-318-2336
TF: 888- 546-3847
F: 905-318-2207
Métis
Nation of Ontario
500 Old St. Patrick St, Unit 3
Ottawa, ON
K1N 9G4
