News & Events

National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, Ottawa On November 8, Aboriginal Veterans Day, a special ceremony will be held in Ottawa to honour two of our Métis veterans for their contributions during the Second World War. WWII Métis veterans George Ricard and Guy Lafreniere will be presented an award of $20,000 from the Métis World War II

Otawn 2019: A Métis Fall Camp Experience

Looking to kick start your career with an exceptional internship experience!? The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking graduates and soon-to-be-grads for placement through the Métis Internship Program. Placement areas include Communications, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science and more! The MNO offers opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career! We are

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on its re-election. “Over the past four years, the MNO has worked alongside the Liberal government and has made incredible and long-awaited advances towards recognition and respect for Métis Rights, including our inherent right of self-determination and self-government. We have

What are their positions on Métis issues Click here to for a PDF version of this memo. In anticipation of the 2019 Federal Election, the Métis Nation of Ontario contacted the Federal Political Parties with a series of questions related to their relationship with MNO and their positions on Métis issues more generally. At this

PLEASE NOTE: Sunday November 24, 2019 will be your last chance to take the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Communications Survey and give your feedback. Response to the survey has been excellent and a big thank you goes out to everyone who has taken the time to participate. It is greatly appreciated! ………………………………………….. The Métis

On September 22, 2019 the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) passed a resolution at their annual general meeting related to their potential withdrawal from the Métis National Council (MNC). The resolution also makes a series of allegations regarding the MNO Citizenship processes, and disparages the governments of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the Métis Nation of Alberta

The Métis Nation of Ontario office in Brantford (formerly the Hamilton office) is temporarily closed. The MNO apologizes for the inconvenience and we are working diligently to open as soon as possible. In the interim MNO program and services are still available and the Clear Waters Métis Council (CRMC) continues its work. MNO program staff

The Métis Nation of Ontario will be hosting its second LGBTQ2S+ Gathering. This event will be taking place at the Albert at Bay Hotel located in Ottawa, Ontario from Friday, November 8th to Sunday November 10th, 2019. Currently, we are seeking Métis applications for those who are interested in attending. Priority spots will be given

Orange Shirt Day has become a national movement to recognize and honour the experiences of survivors of Residential Schools and serves as a reminder to all of us that every child matters. We welcome MNO staff and community members to participate in this event on Monday, September 30th. Send us your photos or post them