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In a Telephone Town Hall held on Wednesday, March 18 well over 100 participants were updated about how the MNO is moving forward to address COVID-19 to continue to deliver important programs and services to citizens, families, and communities. Their concerns about ensuring that our citizens are supported throughout the pandemic were heard loud and

First-ever National Conference on Métis Self-Government concludes with a commitment to progress Métis leaders, citizens, federal government representatives, legal experts, academics, and First Nations advisors who have successfully negotiated modern day treaties and self-government agreements gathered in the National Capital Region, in the spirit of sharing and collaboration for the first-ever National Conference on Métis

Today we are deeply saddened to report the loss of a beloved Métis community member and former Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans Council (MNOVC) President, Joseph Paquette. As a dedicated and active advocate for the Métis community, Joe devoted many years to both furthering the aspirations of Métis youth and elevating the voices of our

The Provisional Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario meeting in Toronto last month. The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) met in downtown Toronto from February 29 to March 1, 2020. Much of the late February session featured updates from both Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) branches and committees, including proposed

It is with deep regret that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) announces the passing of Ron Robinson on March 13, 2020. As President of the Northwest Metis Council, Dryden, Ron was devoted to his position and to the Métis citizens that he served. Ron enjoyed meeting other Metis from other regions and made lasting

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely to ensure that informed decisions are being made based upon the advice and direction of health professionals. The health and well-being of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff, citizens, families and communities throughout the province is our utmost priority and therefore

UPDATE: In the interest of the health and wellbeing of our staff, citizens, families and communities throughout the province, currently scheduled Mobile Registry dates have been postponed. Although, the Mobile Registry will not be coming in-person to Thunder Bay in March Registry staff will be reaching out to anyone who has already booked appointments to

March 13, 2020 — The Presidents of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) are demanding Métis National Council (MNC) leadership call a Board of Governors meeting to ensure future MNC decisions are made on behalf of all Métis citizens. A Board of Governors meeting

Métis Governments Move Forward on Self-Government FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA – The Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation of Ontario are gathering in Ottawa for a first-of-its-kind Otipemisiwak: A National Conference on Metis Self-Government to discuss the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreements (MGRSAs) signed in June 2019: WHAT: Métis governments hold

Métis Governments Move Forward on Self-Government Together Otipemisiwak: A National Conference on Metis Self-Government Ottawa – March 3, 2020 Métis governments from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario are gathering next week in the National Capital Region on March 9 and 10 for a first-of-its-kind conference on Métis self-government. Collectively, these three Métis governments represent more than