News & Events

Upcoming Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) – Thursday May 15th, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are welcome to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO

Previous Next MNO Participates in the 2025 Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit The Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit highlights impactful discussions and partnerships. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) proudly took part in the Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit (CIIS), held April 8–11, 2025, in London, UK. This global event brings together Indigenous leaders, investors, and industry experts

Calling all berry lovers in Regions 1-5 & 7! The MNO is seeking Berry Guardians for a new Berry Monitoring Program. The MNO Berry Monitoring Program is a community science project inviting MNO citizens to assess and track the health and productivity of berry plants, helping us better understand how climate change and herbicide application

Honouring Our Grandmothers Métis Cultural Festival Celebrating generations of Métis Women through art and traditions Celebrate Métis culture and honour the legacy of Métis grandmothers at the Honouring Our Grandmothers Cultural Festival on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Parkview Centre in Barrie. Co-hosted by the Barrie-South Simcoe Métis Council and the Kooshkopayiw Arts Collective,

Ottawa – As the democratically elected, federally and provincially recognized government of Métis citizens and communities in Ontario, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on forming Canada’s next federal government. For generations, Métis communities from Ontario-westward have played a pivotal role in building this

 PCMNO Meeting Summary: April 23, 2025   The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed and recommended updates to the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) travel expense claim rates, based on the Federal Treasury Board’s rates. The PCMNO approved the updated rates effective April 1, 2025:

The Last Great Race On Earth Métis Citizen Connor McMahon completes the Iditarod dog sled races Previous Next Métis citizen Connor McMahon and his dedicated team of dogs have accomplished a remarkable feat in the “Last Great Race on Earth,” the Iditarod. In the 2025 running of the Iditarod, a grueling 1,128-mile test of endurance

The 2025 federal election will take place on April 28, 2025. The MNO has put together a summary of everything you need to know in the lead up to the election so you are prepared to vote and are informed on what all the political parties have committed to on the issues that matter most

“Your Health”: 
A Monthly Online Conversation on Wellness Returns Note: This news page will be updated on an ongoing basis with new session details for individuals to refer back to throughout the year. The Métis Nation of Ontario is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of Métis citizens across our communities. In doing so,

Supporting Métis families where they live: MNO expanding Community Wellness and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programs More Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens across Ontario will gain access to vital health and wellness services—ranging from one-on-one support to community workshops and culturally grounded programs—thanks to expanded funding support. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is