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
Who We Are
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.
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 Representatives
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