Été Métis Youth Cultural Camp: MNO brings camp to the kids
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 in Angus, Ontario
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
MNO Region One steps up to support Red Lake evacuees
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
Grand Opening of Thames Bluewater Métis Library
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
Tea Series: co-hosted by MNOYC and President Margaret Froh
The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) and MNO President Margret Froh are co-hosting an online tea series on the first Tuesday of every month at 7PM via Zoom! The series is open to any Métis youth who want to join! The MNO Youth Council and President Froh will provide updates on current initiatives
ALERT: Recall on Sanify Hand Sanitizer (Lot #005)
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has been made aware that Sanify Hand Sanitizer (Lot #005), a sanitizer distributed to MNO staff and Community Councils, has been recalled for failure to comply with federal regulations and may pose a health risk. Those who received Sanify should stop using the product immediately. Technical-grade ethanol, a compound
MNO Welcomes Children & Youth Welfare Improvements
The MNO looks forward to continued conversations with the Government of Ontario on their plan to modernize the provincial child welfare system as announced on July 29, 2020. Since 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has worked with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and First Nation and Inuit partners to co-develop
Manitoba 150 Banners on Parliament Hill
This summer the Government of Canada’s recognition of the Métis people and the founding of Manitoba is being honoured among the Banners of the Provinces on Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa! This year Canadian Heritage has chosen to honour the 150th anniversary of Manitoba becoming a province with a series of colourful Métis Nation Banners.
Ontario to end practice of Birth Alerts
The Ontario government has directed children’s aid societies to end the practice of sending birth alerts by October 15, 2020. Through this practice, children’s aid societies could ask hospitals to notify them when a child was born into a family situation that was deemed to be high risk or in need of protection. Birth alerts
Telephone Town Hall (July 29)
Following the July 25-26 Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) meeting, a Telephone Town Hall was held with MNO leadership on July 29, 2020. These call-in sessions are meant to provide regular updates to MNO leadership and community on priority issues, including recent registry updates, MNO branch and program developments and other