SURVEY: Seeking Citizen Feedback on MNO COVID-19 Programs and Services
As our Métis communities adjust to the ongoing realities of COVID-19, the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) COVID-19 Emergency Response Team continues to consider the best ways to support MNO citizens facing hardship due to the pandemic. The team would greatly appreciate your input about MNO’s current suite of COVID-19 supports, the delivery of programs
Thanksgiving Message from MNO President Froh
Posted October 9, 2020
Webinar #3 Screen Time during COVID
Click here for larger picture The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting the third webinar in its Mental Health & Addictions’ Speaker Series, Screen Time during COVID: Why We’re Addicted and What We Can Do About It,” on October 13, 2020 at 7PM. The webinar features advice and insight from guest expert Dr. Michael
PCMNO Meeting Held October 3-4
On October 3-4, 2020, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) met via Zoom to deal with the business of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). Since the previous meeting held July 25-26, the PCMNO has continued its work to advance key priorities—including updates to the MNO’s Covid-19 response; a review of
New PCMNO sworn in via videoconference
On Saturday, October 3 the newly-elected members of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario were sworn in by the Honourable Todd Ducharme following the MNO general election on June 1. Justice Ducharme is the first Métis person to be appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Provisional Council of the
Seeking MNO Citizens for Project Advisory Group
The Métis Nation of Onatrio (MNO) has launched a project to improve the Child, Youth and Family Services system for Métis in Ontario. This project’s focus is: To create greater clarity about the role of MNO in current child welfare cases and more formalized relationships with local Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-being Agencies to
Métis youth’s cycle trek to raise awareness of legacy of Residential Schools
Since its inception in 2013 September 30 has been marked as Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize and honour the experiences of Residential Schools survivors, acknowledge the intergenerational impacts on individuals, family, and communities and work to raise awareness and support Indigenous communities on the path to reconciliation and healing. MNO Citizen Maddy Pilon
Métis Youth Culture Camp ‘Otawn’ Returns this Fall
This fall, leaves won’t be the only things changing! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce that Otawn, the popular Fall Métis Youth Cultural Camp is returning, and it’s going online! Otawn is a fall favourite for adventurous Métis youth, as it provides students (grades 10-12) the opportunity to learn on the
MNO Speaker Series #2: Understanding Parenting Stress with Dr. Susan Hopkins
Click here for larger picture The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting the second webinar in its mental health-focused Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 7PM-8PM. This month’s webinar “Parenting Survival Guide: Understanding Parenting Stress and What to do About it,” features insight and strategies from guest expert Dr. Susan Hopkins. Dr.
MNO Produces ‘Learning at Home’ Kits
Contents of the MNO’s Early Learning and Childcare’s Learning at Home Kit When schools across the province closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff and educators knew it was time to get creative in their approach to continued learning. Amanda Pont-Shanks, MNO Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Brian