News & Events

Métis Rights, Recognition, and Reconciliation Take Centre Stage at Indigenous Justice of the Peace Gathering For the first time, the Indigenous Justice of the Peace Gathering put Métis rights, recognition, and self-determination in the spotlight, marking a shift toward including Métis perspectives in Ontario’s justice system. While previous years featured First Nations and Inuit communities,

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 Community Events June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! A day to acknowledge and honour the histories, culture, and achievements of Métis, First Nations and Inuit peoples. Check-out the list below for events affiliated with the MNO or MNO Community Councils. Oshawa and Durham Métis Council Hosts 16th Annual Métis Heritage

MNO Education & Training Staff Attend National Conference on Métis Ethics and Data Sovereignty Staff from the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Education & Training Branch joined researchers, community leaders, and academics from across the Métis Nation at the 2025 “Re-Claiming Métis Ethics” conference, held at the University of Winnipeg in May. The three-day gathering

MNO Participates in the 2025 Indigenous Membership and Citizenship Conference in Saskatchewan The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined Indigenous leaders, scholars, and post-secondary institutions in Saskatoon for a national conference focused on Indigenous membership and citizenship policies in education. Held from May 7 to 9, 2025, the Indigenous Membership and Citizenship Conference explored the

Supporting Métis Harvesting and Culture The Métis harvest is about far more than sustenance—it is a profound expression of Métis rights and an enduring link between generations, communities, and the lands and waters of our ancestors. Through harvesting, Métis families access food and medicines, pass down traditional knowledge, and maintain their relationships with the waters,

Bringing Métis Stories to the Classroom A New Collaboration with Cherie Dimaline This summer, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to launch a new project that brings Métis brilliance to bookshelves through a collaboration with celebrated author Cherie Dimaline. This partnership will result in new resources to support the Grade 9 De-streamed English course

Building a Brighter Future Thunder Bay Indigenous Youth Transition House The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to be a part of a groundbreaking project assisting Indigenous youth in Thunder Bay. A transitional housing project, built by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and managed by the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, Ontario Native Women’s Association,

New Workshop Series ‘Seasons of Change’ Helps Métis Families Support Early Childhood Development REGISTER Get ready to grow, play, and learn—season by season with the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC)! The MNO ELCC Developmental Resource Consultant (DRC) Team is excited to launch a new quarterly workshop series designed to support Métis

Harvesting Michif Stories Alberta Gathering Strengthens Language and Métis Identity Previous Next A significant step in the revitalization of the Michif language and the preservation of Métis storytelling traditions took place at Métis Crossing in Alberta. The Harvesting and Preserving Michif Stories gathering, held on May 6–7, 2025, brought together leaders, Elders, youth, and language

MNO Youth Council Region 8 to Host a Beading and Self-Governance Circle for Métis Youth REGISTER The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) Region 8 is inviting Métis youth to come together in a creative and meaningful way to explore self-governance and self-determination. On June 15, from 2-4pm, join us at the North York Central