In Memory of Métis Veteran Alex Boucher
World War 2 Veteran Alexander Boucher served as Corporal in the Army Infantry and Medical Corp from 1942-1945 It was with deep sadness that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) reports the loss of Métis Veteran Alexander Sandy Boucher who passed peacefully the morning of July 12, 2020 in Parry Sound, ON. “Alex was truly
Métis Youth Leadership Conference 2020
The 4th Annual Métis Youth Leadership Conference is here! The theme this year will be Returning to Who We Are. The Conference is open to Ontario Métis Youth between the ages of 16 to 29. The Conference will be held virtually through Zoom on August 22nd and 23rd from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The
Inviting Citizen feedback on MNO 2020 electoral process
Following the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) general elections, the Chief Electoral Officer reviews the election and provides a report to the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). In this report, the Chief Electoral Officer may make recommendations for changes to the MNO Electoral Code: Part A in order to make improvements
New PCMNO holds inaugural meeting
New PCMNO holds inaugural meeting on first year anniversary of signing of the MNO’s Core Self-Government Agreement Addressing the new Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO), President Froh welcomed the returning and newly elected councilors to the inaugural PCMNO meeting taking place via Zoom on June 27-28, 2020. “We are facing some
LRC Crown Land Use Forestry Survey
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) needs your help to better understand the way that MNO citizens use Crown forests. The information collected will be used to inform the MNO’s forestry work. The aim of which is to better understand Métis forest use, protect Métis values, and improve Métis participation in the forest management planning
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020
Marking the longest day and shortest night of the year, the June 21 summer solstice carries great cultural significance to many people around the world. It is also celebrated as “National Indigenous Peoples Day,” a day to acknowledge and honour the distinctive histories, cultures, achievements and identities of Indigenous peoples. “June 21 is a day
COVID-19 Update (June 12)
While weekly Telephone Town Halls were postponed during the 2020 Election period, the MNO is continuing to provide updates to Citizens on recent and relevant developments. Town Halls are expected to resume and will be announced in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact: ElizabethH@metisnation.org. MNO Election 2020 – The Votes Are
MNO President’s Statement – Black Lives Matter
We are living in unprecedented times. We are living in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused all of us to re-envision and reconsider how we connect, how we gather, and how we will navigate our way forward together. We are now in June of 2020 – it is Pride month – it
Margaret Froh Re-Elected as MNO President
Running on a platform of rights, results and community, Margaret Froh was re-elected as President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) for a second term of office on June 1st, 2020. President Froh was elected along with provincial and regional leadership representing the rights and interests of communities and citizens throughout Ontario. This election
Support for Ontario Metis businesses during COVID-19
The Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) is announcing an innovative new financing option for Ontario Métis businesses managing the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now available to past and current clients of the MVDF, the Métis Emergency Business Financing (MEBF) program offers a combination of an interest-free loan and a grant to help with