On Saturday, October 3 the newly-elected members of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario were sworn in by the Honourable Todd Ducharme following the MNO general election on June 1. Justice Ducharme is the first Métis person to be appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Provisional Council of the
The Métis Nation of Onatrio (MNO) has launched a project to improve the Child, Youth and Family Services system for Métis in Ontario. This project’s focus is: To create greater clarity about the role of MNO in current child welfare cases and more formalized relationships with local Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-being Agencies to
Since its inception in 2013 September 30 has been marked as Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize and honour the experiences of Residential Schools survivors, acknowledge the intergenerational impacts on individuals, family, and communities and work to raise awareness and support Indigenous communities on the path to reconciliation and healing. MNO Citizen Maddy Pilon
This fall, leaves won’t be the only things changing! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce that Otawn, the popular Fall Métis Youth Cultural Camp is returning, and it’s going online! Otawn is a fall favourite for adventurous Métis youth, as it provides students (grades 10-12) the opportunity to learn on the
Click here for larger picture The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting the second webinar in its mental health-focused Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 7PM-8PM. This month’s webinar “Parenting Survival Guide: Understanding Parenting Stress and What to do About it,” features insight and strategies from guest expert Dr. Susan Hopkins. Dr.
Contents of the MNO’s Early Learning and Childcare’s Learning at Home Kit When schools across the province closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff and educators knew it was time to get creative in their approach to continued learning. Amanda Pont-Shanks, MNO Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Brian
As Métis, we are nation builders; we stand up and stand strong for the rights, respect and recognition of our families and communities. It has been 17 years since the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) celebrated Canada’s highest court’s unanimous decision alongside the Métis Governments in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, ending a ten-year
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team have developed The Métis Early Learning Virtual Camp for Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12), their siblings, and parents. The camp provides an opportunity to learn more about Métis culture and way of life from an
Omer Lacroix’s daughter, Lorraine McMurray, with a photo of the World War Two veteran and a Métis sash. The late Métis Veteran Omer Lacroix, and his surviving spouse Florence Lacroix were honoured in a Métis Veterans Legacy ceremony held in Penetanguishene, ON on September 9, 2020. Attending the afternoon ceremony, were Métis Nation of Ontario
Brian Black, MNO Director of Self-Government Strategy The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to welcome Brian Black as the Director of Self-Government Strategy. Brian is proud to serve Ontario Métis and is committed to faithfully representing MNO interests in all areas of this work. He strongly believes in the importance of this work