Ontario Métis Veterans of WWII Honoured in Ottawa

Métis Veterans George Ricard and Guy Lafreniere observe a moment of silence at theNational Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, November 8, 2019. On a frosty Thursday morning in Ottawa dozens of individuals gathered at the base of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument to await the arrival of two honoured guests: Métis World War II veterans

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MNO ready to work with new federal cabinet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government’s new federal cabinet on Wednesday, November 20. The new cabinet includes 36 ministers, half of which are women. As promised by the Liberal government, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples remains a priority, which will include working closely with the Métis peoples to address critical issues affecting their communities. Recognizing

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Notice to Federal Indian Day School Survivors

Click here to for a PDF version of this notice. This notice is to make you aware of the Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools Class Action Settlement Approval. There may be some Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens that are eligible to submit a Claims Form as they may have attended a

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Honouring our World War II Métis Veterans

National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, Ottawa On November 8, Aboriginal Veterans Day, a special ceremony will be held in Ottawa to honour two of our Métis veterans for their contributions during the Second World War. WWII Métis veterans George Ricard and Guy Lafreniere will be presented an award of $20,000 from the Métis World War II

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Métis Internship Program

Looking to kick start your career with an exceptional internship experience!? The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking graduates and soon-to-be-grads for placement through the Métis Internship Program. Placement areas include Communications, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science and more! The MNO offers opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career! We are

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MNO ready to work with Prime Minister Trudeau and Liberal Government

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on its re-election. “Over the past four years, the MNO has worked alongside the Liberal government and has made incredible and long-awaited advances towards recognition and respect for Métis Rights, including our inherent right of self-determination and self-government. We have

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Federal Election 2019

What are their positions on Métis issues Click here to for a PDF version of this memo. In anticipation of the 2019 Federal Election, the Métis Nation of Ontario contacted the Federal Political Parties with a series of questions related to their relationship with MNO and their positions on Métis issues more generally. At this

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MNO Communications Survey

PLEASE NOTE: Sunday November 24, 2019 will be your last chance to take the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Communications Survey and give your feedback. Response to the survey has been excellent and a big thank you goes out to everyone who has taken the time to participate. It is greatly appreciated! ………………………………………….. The Métis

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