MNO staff joins National ISET Gathering to advance Indigenous Employment and Training
MNO staff joined Indigenous employment and training leaders from across the country at the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Gathering in Ottawa to share knowledge and strengthen approaches to Indigenous workforce development.
The gathering was a celebration of the strength and impact of Indigenous-led, distinctions-based services supporting families and communities across Canada. Through keynote addresses and workshops, participants explored ways to strengthen workforce development, improve service delivery through shared tools and best practices, and centre culture and well-being within employment and training programs.
Attendees also gathered for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Champion Awards Lunch, where MNO’s Tammy Webb, Education and Training Manager of Labour Market, was honoured with the Indigenous Skills and Employment Legend (20+ Years) Award. This award recognizes leaders who have dedicated more than two decades to advancing Indigenous skills training and employment across sectors.
The MNO has delivered employment and training supports in Ontario since 1996, building a province-wide system that has evolved and thrived alongside changing labour markets and federal frameworks. When Métis, First Nations, and Inuit governments and organizations have the authority to design and deliver programs rooted in their communities, the results are stronger, more responsive, and more sustainable.
Within this national network, the MNO’s employment and training system has been built by and for Métis citizens. It focuses on clear pathways to skills, certification, and meaningful employment, supported through community-based services that combine assessment, wraparound supports, and career development to help citizens move from training into lasting work.
In the 2024–2025 fiscal year, MNO programs supported more than 1,400 clients and helped hundreds of Métis citizens enter the workforce—contributing to over 20,000 people supported across Ontario over the past three decades.
As a partner in advancing the Métis Nation Skills and Employment Training Accord within the broader ISET framework, the MNO continues to strengthen government-to-government relationships that recognize Indigenous governments as leaders in employment and training. This work supports long-term stability, Indigenous self-determination, and a future where communities shape their own pathways to success.
The MNO is proud to stand alongside partners to share what works and continue strengthening Indigenous-led employment and training. As we move forward, collaboration, stability, and Métis leadership remain key to supporting strong outcomes for Métis communities in Ontario.