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MNO Extends Condolences to the Family of Julia Mary Hazell The Métis Nation of Ontario extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Julia Mary Hazell, who passed away on June 30, 2026. A proud Métis woman, Julia’s life reflected a deep connection to family, community, and culture. She will be

MNO and Public Health Ontario sign Agreement to advance Métis health priorities The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding  to strengthen collaboration and improve health outcomes for Métis citizens and communities across the province. The agreement formalizes a shared commitment to building culturally informed and

Métis Youth Encouraged to Apply for Senate Program The Senate of Canada is inviting eligible Indigenous youth to apply for the 2026 Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders program, an opportunity to share their perspectives directly with senators and connect with other young Indigenous leaders from across the country. Hosted by the Senate Committee on Indigenous

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