News & Events

Upcoming PCMNO Meeting – Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET).  The

DATE: July 15, 2026 TO: Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizens, Community Councils and the Provisional Council of the MNO (PCMNO) FROM: Sharon Cadeau, MNO Acting Chair SUBJECT:  Proposed 2026 MNO Annual General Assembly (AGA) Special Business Resolutions Attached are all the proposed 2026 MNO AGA Special Business Resolutions received by the MNO on or

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MNO Joins National Gathering on Métis Early Learning and Child Care MNO leaders, educators, and partners gathered in Ottawa to advance Métis-led solutions that support children, families, and communities. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was proud to be participating in Roots to Futures: Policy Pathways for Culturally Grounded Early Learning and Child Care, a two-day

Métis Nation of Ontario Statement: Federal Court Strikes First Nation Challenge to Métis Self-Government Agreement On June 26, 2026, the Federal Court released its judgment in Brunswick House First Nation et al v Canada and the MNO, 2026 FC 869.  This case was a legal challenge advanced by six First Nations in northeastern Ontario (Brunswick

First joint Swearing-In Ceremony marks new term for Community Councils Newly elected and returning council members from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Moon River and Georgian Bay Métis Councils participated in a first-of-its-kind swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, June 14, in Collingwood, Ontario. The event marked the beginning of a four-year term for 20 council

Background on Special Business Resolutions The 2010 MNO Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) passed a resolution (AGA-RES10-02) that all future resolutions brought to MNO AGAs, which propose changes to the MNO’s governance structures, policies, or bylaws, must be provided to MNO citizens for review thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the AGA. The intent

Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre coming to Penetanguishene The future Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre in Penetanguishene marks an important step forward in expanding Métis-led early learning and child care spaces for families in Simcoe County. By investing in high-quality child care, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is helping build stronger families

MNO Announces the Future Site of the Penetanguishene Métis Child Care Centre The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the development of the Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The new two-storey, 7,000 square foot facility will feature two preschool classrooms, two toddler classrooms, and one infant classroom, each

Explore Métis Cultural Fire and Home Safety The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites citizens and community members to join a special virtual learning session, Weaving of Ember, Flame & Ways of Knowing: Métis Cultural Fire with FireSmart Home Safety, on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This discussion will bring together traditional Métis knowledge and