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
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
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
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
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.