Group photo from Oshawa

We are a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Charter Community Council created in 2004. We invite the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Community, Métis, Indigenous and non-Indigenous People of all ages to participate with us in the celebration of our Métis history, values, culture, and languages which form our proud heritage.

Our council stands committed to enhancing community development, the academic success of our youth, the promotion of artistic and cultural achievements along with exercising our treaty rights under the constitution.

Together with our community partners, friends, the support of the MNO and co-council, we strive to provide community programs, outreach and cultural development.

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Beginner Fiddle Lessons – Postponed Due to COVID-19
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Our Council Office is located at:
Suite 101
74 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 4G6


 

Oshawa and Durham Region Logo and Banner

Who We Are

We are a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Charter Community Council created in 2004.

Oshawa Métis Heritage Celebration Group PhotoWe invite the MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Community, Métis, Indigenous and non-Indigenous People of all ages to participate with us in the celebration of our Métis history, values, culture, and languages which form our proud heritage.

Our council stands committed to enhancing community development, the academic success of our youth, the promotion of artistic and cultural achievements along with exercising our treaty rights under the constitution.

Group of Métis PeopleTogether with our community partners, friends, the support of
the MNO and co-council, we strive to provide community
programs, outreach and cultural development.

Council Meetings

All Métis citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend – this is an opportunity to meet your representatives on Council and to learn more about the activities that are happening in our Community.

Until further notice Meetings are being held via Zoom during the second Friday of each month at 3:00 PM EST Holiday permitting. To get the Zoom link please email us at oshawadurhammetiscouncil@gmail.com

MNO Oshawa Durham Region Metis Council RepresentativesMétis Dancers in Oshawa

President – Helen Giacchetta

Chair – Mackenzie Moreau

Treasurer – vacant

Secretary – vacant

Senator – Cecile Wagar

Women’s Representative – Claire Kerns

Youth Representative – vacant

Councilor – Pearl Gabona

Councillor – Peter Gregoire

Councillor – Wilmont Horner

Councillor – Matthew Jones

Councillor – Riscylla Walsh-Shaw

We’re looking for interested Citizens to participate as a representative in the vacant roles on Council or in any volunteer capacity. Please see contact page for contact information.

PLEASE NOTE: A Councilor may move a motion to suspend the regular Order of Business for any acceptable reason e.g. to hear a guest speaker. MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council invites input from Citizens and Councilors in preparing our meeting agenda. Send any matter you wish discussed at our next regularly scheduled meeting to oshawadurhammetiscouncil@gmail.com