President’s Message

MNO News 48: President’s Message (September 2026) Dear Citizens, Students have gone back to school and fall has arrived. The change of season brings cooler days, changing leaves, and the beginning of another fall harvest season for many Métis families. Harvesting has always been part of Métis life in Ontario.

MNO News 47: President’s Message (August 2026) Dear Citizens, As summer begins to wind down, I have been reflecting on an extraordinary few weeks for the Métis Nation of Ontario. Just days ago, nearly 500 Citizens, leaders, and special guests gathered in the Greater Toronto Area for our 33rd Annual

MNO News 46: President’s Message (July 2026) Dear Citizens, First, I want to acknowledge the serious wildfire situation affecting communities across Northern Ontario. Evacuations have disrupted the lives of many families, while smoke and poor air quality have been felt across much of the province. My thoughts are with everyone

MNO News 45: President’s Message (June 2026) Dear Citizens, As we move into the busiest part of summer, there is a growing sense of excitement in our communities. Our citizens are gathering for local events, spending time with family, and finding opportunities to reconnect with one another and with the

MNO News 44: President’s Message (May 2026) Dear Citizens, As we move further into spring, there is a growing sense of activity and renewal across our communities. The longer days and warmer weather bring opportunities to reconnect, gather, and continue the important work of supporting Métis citizens and families across

MNO News 43: President’s Message (April 2026) Dear Citizens, I want to begin by acknowledging the challenges that many citizens are facing with flooding that is occurring across many parts of the province. While it is great to see spring arrive, it is heartbreaking to see the damage being done.

MNO News 42: President’s Message (March 2026) Dear Citizens, March always feels like a shift. The days get a little longer, the sun has a bit more strength, and many of us start watching for those cold nights and warm days that tell you maple season is near, if not

MNO News 41: President’s Message (February 2026) Dear Citizens, As we move through the heart of winter, I find February to be a month for looking ahead. The days are still cold, but the light is slowly returning which brings excitement of warmer days to come. Several of our communities

MNO News 40: President’s Message (January 2026) Dear Citizens, January can be a quieter month. After the gatherings and excitement of the holidays, many of us ease back into routine. We’re back to our usual work and school schedules, and the steady rhythms of everyday life. It’s often a time

MNO News 39: President’s Message (December 2025) Dear Citizens, As we reach the end of the year and gather with our families and communities, I’ve been thinking about how much we’ve accomplished together in 2025. This year asked a lot of us, and it showed our strength, our pride, and

MNO News 38: President’s Message (November 2025) Dear Citizens, November is truly a month of remembrance. As we turn the calendar and prepare to mark Louis Riel Day, I’ve been reflecting on the many ways we honour our shared history and those who have fought for our rights and freedoms.

MNO News 37: President’s Message (October 2025) Dear Citizens, As the leaves turn and the air cools, families across our Métis communities are heading out on the land, gathering around kitchen tables, and preparing for the fall harvest. This season always brings a sense of rhythm and return. For some,

MNO News 36: President’s Message (September 2025) Dear Citizens, This summer has been full of powerful moments for the Métis Nation of Ontario. As we turn toward fall, I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve accomplished together, from gathering in Sault Ste. Marie for our Annual General Assembly, to joining Métis

MNO News 35: President’s Message (August 2025) Dear Citizens, This week in Ottawa, I joined members of the Provisional Council and senior staff for a summit with the Prime Minister of Canada and other Métis leadership from across the Homeland. We spoke about strengthening Métis self-government in Ontario, advancing economic

MNO News 34: President’s Message (July 2025) Dear Citizens, With summer underway, the Métis Nation of Ontario is focusing on key issues with the federal government, sharing our priorities, and preparing for our 2025 Annual General Assembly. Canada recently passed the Building Canada Act, a new law meant to speed

MNO News 33: President’s Message (June 2025) Dear Citizens, June marks both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, two important opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and continue the work of building a stronger, more inclusive Métis Nation. Pride Month is a time to honour the Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQIA+ Citizens who help

MNO News 32: President’s Message (May 2025) Dear Citizens, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent All Citizens Townhall. Whether you tuned in from your kitchen table or gathered with family and friends, I’m grateful you took the time to be part of this important conversation. Our

MNO News 31: President’s Message (April 2025) As the President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), I am writing to you as today the Final Report of the Métis National Council’s (MNC) Expert Panel has been released. The Final Report confirms what we have always known to be true

MNO News 30: President’s Message (March 2025) Dear Citizens, I want to take a moment to look at the progress we’ve made and the road ahead. One of the most significant steps we’ve taken toward self-government is the development of the Statement of Principles. This draft document is a cornerstone

MNO News 29: President’s Message (February 2025) Dear Citizens, February 27, 2025 is Election Day in Ontario. Help us raise a strong Métis voice from now to Election Day, to ensure the Government of Ontario continues prioritizing the issues and policies that make life better for Métis citizens and communities

MNO News 28: President’s Message (January 2025) Dear Citizens, As we look back on the year passed, we have much to be proud of. In 2024, we strengthened our advocacy efforts through key meetings with elected officials on the municipal, provincial and federal levels; we held the 31st Annual General

MNO News 27: President’s Message (December 2024) Dear Citizens, December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, marking 35 years since 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal—because they were women. This event brought the lived reality of misogyny and violence against women

Building a Future Rooted in Reflection, Resilience, and Unity As we move into November, with key moments of reflection like Louis Riel Day and Remembrance Day, it’s important to plan for the work ahead with clarity, purpose, and a commitment to our Nation. Recently, Métis leaders gathered for an advisory

Dear MNO Citizens, As we enter July and are enjoying what summer has to offer, we are also commemorating the 20th anniversary of our historic Harvesting Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. This agreement, the first of its kind, paved the way for future negotiations and reinforced the

Métis Nation of Ontario President’s Message — June Edition — As we step into June, a month dedicated to honouring and celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada, I am reminded of how thankful I am for our Métis communities here in Ontario. Indigenous History

Métis Nation of Ontario President’s Message – May Edition – Dear MNO Citizens, As the final days of the MNO Election 2024 wind down, please do make sure to take the time to cast your vote! Have your voice count in our unique Métis democracy. May is a busy month

Special Assembly to Implement the Results of Province-Wide Plebiscite Dear Métis Citizens, At the end of last year, I wrote to remind all of our citizens that 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in R. v. Powley, and to provide an update on