More than 420 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizens attended the all-Citizen Town Hall that took place January 21, 2021 via Zoom. In opening remarks, MNO President Margaret Froh welcomed Citizens to the second ever all MNO Citizen Town Hall, introduced in 2020 to keep the community informed during the pandemic. “Tonight we wanted to
Finding Unity Through Negotiation: The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), in partnership with the Gordon Foundation, is excited to announce a series of Negotiation Simulations for Métis youth (ages 16-29) this February. The “Finding Unity Through Negotiation” simulations are a great opportunity for Métis youth to explore aspects of Métis Self-Government, politics and policy by
The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) will be meeting from January 30 to 31, 2021 online. A draft agenda will be available in the coming days. Immediately following the PCMNO meeting there will be a written update circulated to all leadership and posted on the MNO website – the update from
TC Energy is offering exciting and diverse work opportunities for Métis students, including internships, summer roles, co-ops, and scholarships! TC Energy Scholarship Program: The Program opens in March 2021 and accepts applications until May 14, 2021. We offer three different types of scholarships: Scholarships for Trades students (40 scholarships worth $2,500 each) Scholarships for STEM
Attention Métis youth! The Parliamentary Internship Program (PIP) is seeking engaged interns for a unique opportunity to work on the Hill! The non-partisan Program is designed to create “unique training opportunities for young professionals and recent university graduates, [to] increase knowledge of Parliament, and provide MPs with skilled assistants.” Ten applicants will be selected via
Tea Series with the Gordon Foundation Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 7PM This month we have invited the Gordon Foundation to join us for a candid conversation on the upcoming MNO and MNOYC co-facilitated simulation: Finding Unity Through Negotiation! The goal of this series is to welcome young people to learn, inquire and answer all
In an effort to inform, update and hear from leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) all MNO Citizens are invited to join an online Zoom Town Hall discussion on Thursday January 21, 2021. The Zoom Town Hall will open at 6:50 pm and the meeting will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Creating Safer Spaces for Two-Spirit Métis PeopleJanuary 20, 2021 at 7-8:30pm EST This upcoming Mental Health & Addictions (MHA) workshop will review the difference between sexuality and gender, provide an overview of different gender identities, and discuss inclusive practices to help ensure Two-Spirit people are acknowledged and supported within a Métis cultural context. It will also begin
Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 AM EST, the provincial government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as: going to the grocery store or pharmacy; accessing health care services; exercise; or essential work. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing & Wellness Branch is arranging virtual “Sharing Circles” for Métis youth in Ontario. These online discussions will provide a platform for Métis youth to share their opinions on vital issues, and contribute to the development of future educational resources and tools. Program facilitators will provide background information to