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An image of the Infinite Potentials Strategy “Wellness Kit” While this summer was unconventional in many ways, a group of determined Métis youth made the most of the traditional leisure period by volunteering their time and talents to an inspiring initiative – the creation and distribution of the popular “Wellness Kits.” The Métis Nation of

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Registry is hosting a Virtual Mobile Registry from September 21 – 24, 2020! The MNO Registry team is happy to book a virtual appointment with you, either by Zoom (videoconferencing) or by phone. Appointments will be made available between 11AM – 7PM and can be booked by calling 1-855-798-1006

Dr. Brian Tucker presents on Harvesting during the inaugural MNOYC Tea Series The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) held their inaugural virtual Tea Series on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 with special guest Dr. Brian Tucker presenting on Métis harvesting. Co-hosted with MNO President Margaret Froh the monthly online gatherings will highlight key topics

BACKGROUND As the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) progresses toward fully recognized Self-Government it continues to grow and evolve its democratic governing institutions. For the past two years the MNO has worked with independent third-party consultants Mercer Canada, to develop the new compensation framework for MNO staff members, including senior executives (i.e. President & Chief

The Government of Canada is taking action to address the discrimination experienced by LGBTQ2 federal public servants, including those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Among those recently recognized are two Métis Veterans and Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Citizens, Todd Ross and Lynne Gouliquer, both recipients

Now available online! MNO President Margaret Froh delivers back to school message and speaks about recent MNO Webinar The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) webinar focused on back to school safety during the Covid-19 pandemic is now available online. The virtual discussion, “From Worried to Well: Supporting Your Child at Home and at School During

The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) summer Métis youth cultural camp, “Été”, ran from August 17 to 20, 2020, but what normally would have been a week on the land in northern Ontario was a little different this year. Instead of bringing kids to camp, the MNO brought camp to the kids! Through careful planning

Peacekeepers Day August 9 in Peacekeepers Park in Angus, ON National Peacekeeper’s Day serves as an annual reminder of the sacrifices made by Canadian Veterans and Peacekeepers. Representatives from the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeepers (CAVUNP) in collaboration with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Barrie South-Simcoe Métis Council (BSSMC) organized a

As forest fires raged across Northwestern Ontario earlier this month the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Region 1 leadership sprang into action to assist MNO citizens in need. On Wednesday, August 11, 2020 the announcement was made to evacuate the Red Lake area. The majority of evacuees were sent to Dryden and Kenora, some evacuated

Stories and storytelling are a source of power and pride for Métis people. Through stories, traditional knowledge is passed down through the generations, imaginations are sparked, and culture is celebrated. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Thames Bluewater Métis Council (TBWMC) has established a library that will highlight Métis literature as well as other Indigenous