News & Events

Alicia Brink will represent Region 2 on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) At the September 17 meeting of the PCMNO, a secret ballot vote was held to appoint a new PCMNO Regional Councillor and fill a vacancy in Region 2. Alicia brings a wealth of experience as an educator and

Powley Day Marks 22 Years Since Historic Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Métis Rights in Ontario This September 19 marks the 22nd anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada handing down it’s unanimous decision in R v. Powley, affirming that the Métis are a “distinctive rights-bearing peoples whose own integral practices are entitled to constitutional protection”

September 12, 2025 – Fort Frances, ON This weekend marked 150 years since the Métis families of Rainy Lake and Rainy River, led by Nicholas Chatelaine, signed what was then called the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3. This is the only time in Canadian history that a Métis community has collectively signed an adhesion to

Northwestern Ontario Métis Community Marks 150th Anniversary of Signing the Adhesion to Treaty 3 September 12, 2025 – Fort Frances, ON September 12th marked 150 years since the Métis families of Rainy Lake and Rainy River, under the leadership of Nicholas Chatelaine, signed the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3. This remains the only time

Everyday Skills for KidsAn Early Learning Workshop on Occupational Therapy Workshop Title: The Occupational Therapy Connection: Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Skills, and Emotional RegulationSeptember 24, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 PM ESTRegistration Period: September 3 -22, 2025 Are you looking to support your child’s independence in daily activities? If so, we invite you to the EarlyLearning Workshop, hosted

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce that all Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) support programs and resources have been added to the MNO Education Hub app. This expansion ensures that parents, teachers, and students have easy access to culturally relevant educational tools and opportunities. In addition to the new K–12 content, the

Honouring the Legacy of Terry Fox At sunrise on September 1, 2025, Métis citizens and community members gathered at the Terry Fox Monument overlooking Lake Superior for a ceremony honouring Terry Fox. Organized by the Thunder Bay & District Métis Community Council, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), and the Fox family, the event paid

Métis Babysitter’s Club: Skills & Certification for Grades 7–10 (Fall Session) Apply Now Métis youth in grades 7 to 10 interested in obtaining babysitting knowledge and skill are invited to apply to the Métis Babysitter’s Club program. This program will provide youth with essential skills and foundational knowledge for quality home-based child care. Led by

Métis Nation of Ontario Attends the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens’ Gathering in Alberta The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) attended the 97th annual Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens’ Gathering hosted at Métis Crossing in late August. Mitch Case, Provisional Council of the MNO representative for Huron-Superior Métis Community, Mitch Case, brought greetings to the Citizens Gathering on

Urban Portage Challenge / Paw Voyage: The MNO Walking Competition Returns! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the return of the Urban Portage Challenge (UPC)—and this year, we’re all about dogging your steps—literally! Citizens are encouraged to invite their furry or four-legged companions to join in this three-month walking competition as