News & Events

MNO Joins Partners to mark restoration of Nipigon Bay Métis Nation of Ontario representatives joined federal and local leaders in Nipigon on August 28 for the announcement that Nipigon Bay has officially been removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Region 2 PCMNO Councillor Alicia Brink and Thunder Bay Métis Council President Wendy

MNO Invites Métis-Owned Businesses to Join New Registry Are you an MNO citizen who owns a business? The Métis Nation of Ontario wants to hear from you. As part of its ongoing work to support Métis economic prosperity and self-sufficiency, the MNO is creating a new Métis Business Registry featuring businesses that are majority-owned by MNO citizens.

Métis Families Gather for South West Region Powley Day Rendezvous The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) South West Region hosted its second Powley Day Rendezvous on September 19, 2026, at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. The gathering brought together Métis families from across the South West Region to mark Powley Day, and take part in cultural

8th Annual Early Learning and Child Care Conference The 8th Annual MNO Early Learning and Child Care Conference will take place February 27–28, 2027, at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with an optional Kitchen Party on the evening of February 26. This year’s theme, Rooted in Story: Exploring the Power of Storytelling Through Music,

MNO News 48: President’s Message (September 2026) Dear Citizens, Students have gone back to school and fall has arrived. The change of season brings cooler days, changing leaves, and the beginning of another fall harvest season for many Métis families. Harvesting has always been part of Métis life in Ontario. Historical records from the early

MNO representatives join Indigenous leaders at Third Annual Global Summit Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario joined Métis leaders and Indigenous representatives from around the world in Ottawa on September 9 and 10 for the Métis National Council’s Third Annual Global Summit. This year’s summit focused on Indigenous-led solutions for building a more sustainable

Workshop – Explore Grounding, Mindfulness and Coping Skills FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP October 29, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Traumatic experiences and the effects of violence can make it difficult to stay grounded in the present. This fall, the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Community Wellbeing Branch is offering a free workshop focused on practical grounding, mindfulness and coping

Métis Nation of Ontario Acquires Historic Labatte House  to Protect and Preserve Métis History in Ontario TINY, ON — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the acquisition and relocation of Labatte House, the oldest known and still-standing historic Métis home in Ontario. This investment is delivering on the MNO’s mandate and

MNO Statement on Bill C-39: A strong Canada respects Métis rights As Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, proceeds through Parliament, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) stands ready to help build Canada strong and share in its prosperity, but it remains clear that a strong Canada must be built with Métis governments, not

Métis leaders meet with federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Leaders from six  Métis governments met with federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson in Ottawa on Tuesday to discuss the housing needs of Métis citizens across the country. Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario, Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, Métis Nation British Columbia, Northwest