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
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
William (Bill) Hurteau with his recognition cheque World War II Métis Veteran William Hurteau received thanks from the Métis Nation, a $20,000 Recognition Payment and an apology from the Government of Canada in Sudbury, Ont. on June 2, 2020. The Recognition Payment and apology are part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership
The Métis people have long been celebrated for their artistry, creativity and the ability to make the most of limited resources in challenging times. In the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic, some Métis citizens have been setting aside their beadwork, finger-weaving, and embroidery in favour of a new, much needed, project: mask-making. What began
The Votes Are In! COVID-19 pandemic prompts total transition to online and telephone voting Margaret Froh re-elected as MNO President In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) election still experienced solid citizen voter participation in the election of Métis leaders at the regional and provincial levels. Click here to
HELPLINE: 1-800-263-4889 (toll free) or via email COVIDhelp@metisnation.org. MNO Citizens can apply for Emergency Financial Support at: covid.metisnation.org. Fact Sheets are being updated on a weekly basis and are available on the MNO website. The MNO also provides updates and news on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Weekly Telephone Town Halls have been postponed during
In light of current global events, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) industry partner TC Energy has extended their scholarship application deadline to June 12, 2020. Students can apply online at www.tcscholarships.com until June 12, 2020. The TC Energy Program offers scholarships to students in three categories which includes 77 scholarships specifically for Indigenous students. These
The MNO’s Summer Youth Employment Program is slated to look a little different this year as participants will be working from home. The Metis Nation of Ontario’s Summer Youth Program is back this year though as the world takes the necessary precautions against COVID-19, the program is a little different this year. As the youth
Weekly Telephone Town Halls have been postponed during the 2020 Election period, the MNO will continue to provide regular updates to Citizens on recent and relevant developments. If you have any questions to be addressed, please email: ElizabethH@metisnation.org. Questions will be incorporated into a frequently asked questions document which will be made available on the
Out of concern for the safety and wellbeing of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens, families and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) regrets to announce the postponing of the 2020 Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Toronto. The recently passed April 27 resolution takes into consideration