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Attention Métis youth! The Parliamentary Internship Program (PIP) is seeking engaged interns for a unique opportunity to work on the Hill! The non-partisan Program is designed to create “unique training opportunities for young professionals and recent university graduates, [to] increase knowledge of Parliament, and provide MPs with skilled assistants.” Ten applicants will be selected via

Tea Series with the Gordon Foundation Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 7PM This month we have invited the Gordon Foundation to join us for a candid conversation on the upcoming MNO and MNOYC co-facilitated simulation! The goal of this series is to welcome young people to learn, inquire and answer all questions related to the

In an effort to inform, update and hear from leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) all MNO Citizens are invited to join an online Zoom Town Hall discussion on Thursday January 21, 2021. The Zoom Town Hall will open at 6:50 pm and the meeting will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Creating Safer Spaces for Two-Spirit Métis PeopleJanuary 20, 2021 at 7-8:30pm EST This upcoming Mental Health & Addictions (MHA) workshop will review the difference between sexuality and gender, provide an overview of different gender identities, and discuss inclusive practices to help ensure Two-Spirit people are acknowledged and supported within a Métis cultural context. It will also begin

Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 AM EST, the provincial government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as: going to the grocery store or pharmacy; accessing health care services; exercise; or essential work. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing & Wellness Branch is arranging virtual “Sharing Circles” for Métis youth in Ontario. These online discussions will provide a platform for Métis youth to share their opinions on vital issues, and contribute to the development of future educational resources and tools. Program facilitators will provide background information to

Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizens from the Georgian Bay community should keep their eyes peeled for an exciting roll out featuring everyone’s favourite starch, potatoes! The MNO Georgian Bay Métis Council (GBMC), in partnership with MNO Citizen Cim Maurice and Fer-Mar Farms, will be distributing 1500 ten-pound bags of potatoes to the community over

The nation-wide COVID-19 vaccine roll-out has begun! Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizens will be part of the first phase rollout of vaccines. Canada has secured over 40 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna; however there have been some delays in Canada receiving those vaccines from suppliers. In the meantime, provincial health care institutions are

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team is happy announce the upcoming online Métis Early Learning Family Socials for Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12) years and their families. The first Métis Early Learning Family Social event will be held on Family Day,

President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough & District Wapiti Métis Council (PDWMC) Christa Lemelin was among those appointed to the Impact Assessment Advisory Council on December 14, 2020. The newly established Advisory Council consists of 13 members who will provide non-partisan advice and recommendations on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), its implementation,