News & Events

After four years of planning and development, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has officially opened its newest affordable housing project in the Georgian Bay area. On October 23, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) leadership, representatives from all levels of government, and project partners gathered in Midland for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of

Call for Board Members: Métis Infinity Investments Métis Infinity Investments (MII) is seeking qualified individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. MII is the investment arm of the Métis Nation of Ontario, established to pursue business and investment opportunities that contribute to the long-term prosperity and self-sufficiency of the Métis Nation. The Role Board

Building a proud Métis future, one home at a time. Fourteen new affordable rental homes are complete in Midland, creating more opportunities for Métis Citizens and families to find a safe, quality place to call home while staying connected to loved ones and community. Designed by Métis architect David T. Fortin with Métis Citizens and

Lake Superior & Lake Huron Fish Monitoring Project Calling Métis fishers on Lake Superior and Lake Huron! The MNO’s Environment and Climate Change team is looking for Métis fishers to help with research into methylmercury levels in fish from Lakes Superior and Huron. Methylmercury can accumulate in fish, making it important to understand its presence in waterways

MNO seeking input from Métis-owned businesses on tariff impacts The Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking input from Métis-owned businesses to better understand how U.S. tariffs, changing trade conditions, and broader economic uncertainty are affecting businesses across Ontario. The MNO’s Economic Development Branch has launched a short survey for MNO citizens who own or operate

From Seed to Sprig: Meet the citizen behind a blooming floral business “Becoming a florist was one of those careers that has always been in the back of my mind,” says Hayley Taylor, Métis citizen and founder of Huckleberry Sprig. Huckleberry Sprig is a multi-faceted floral business specializing in growing seasonal, locally grown blooms. Hayley’s

MNO Métis Youth Virtual Camp Series 2026 – Shrinking Sun The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites Métis youth ages 11 to 14 to take part in Shrinking Sun, the second session in the 2026 Métis Youth Virtual Camp Series. Hosted by the MNO’s Culture and Way of Life and Early Learning and Child Care

Celebrate the Arrival of Labatte House: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1-3PM For nearly 200 years, Labatte House has stood at Thunder Beach. Built in 1834 by Louis-George Labatte and his family, it is the oldest known surviving historic Métis home in Ontario, a remarkable testament to the enduring history and heritage of the Métis

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

A Métis Christmas Eve “A Métis Christmas Eve” is the Métis Nation of Ontario’s fifth early learning Christmas Book. When we thought about what the illustrations should be, we decided that no one was better to illustrate the book than Métis children. We received so many excellent illustrations that it was difficult to choose which