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Pitch, Present, and ProsperMétis Entrepreneurs Shine at Region 3 Business Events This past spring, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Region 3 hosted two dynamic events celebrating Métis entrepreneurship and encouraging business innovation across the community. On April 29, the Business Pitch Competition gave Métis-owned businesses a chance to showcase their ventures — whether seeking start-up

2025 Youth Leadership Awards: Nominations Open! Click here Do you know an inspiring Métis youth who goes above and beyond to advance Métis rights and celebrate Métis culture? Nominate them for the MNOYC 2025 Youth Leadership Award! About the Award The Youth Leadership Award celebrates Métis youth across Ontario who dedicate their time, energy, and passion

George Brown College – Congress Success Story On June 3rd, MNO citizens and Post-Secondary Education staff members Kelsey Piché and Dr. Dan McFadden presented at the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Speaking to educators and researchers, Kelsey and Dan insightfully advocated for the need to

Remembering Gerry Courville Honouring a Life of Service and Dedication Joseph Roland Gerald “Gerry” Courville (January 28, 1948 – June 29, 2025) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Courville, a proud Métis citizen, respected Elder, and former Senator with the Northern Lights Métis Council. Gerry

Remembering Allan Vallee Honouring a Lifetime of Dedication and Community Spirit Allan Morris Vallee (May 8, 1930 – April 19, 2025) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is saddened to learn of the passing of Allan Vallee on April 19, 2025. Allan was a proud Métis citizen and devoted family man whose life reflected hard

Honouring the Life of Cameron Burgess Remembering a Dedicated Métis Leader and Community Member Cameron Kenneth Burgess (April 25,1949- June 28,2025) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Cameron Burgess, a proud Métis citizen and former Regional Councillor for Region 2. Cam passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Cam

Growing the Next Generation of Métis Health Researchers How an MNO partnership is shaping the future of Public Health In 2021, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) launched an innovative capacity-building program to cultivate the next generation of Métis researchers and advance community-driven health research. What began as a small-scale effort to engage students has

There’s no Better Time for Canada to Embrace its Diversity All governments—municipal, provincial, federal, and Indigenous—should take stock and ask: who is at the table? By: Jennifer St. Germain This article was originally published by The Hill Times, July 2025. As Pride Month and Indigenous History Month come to an end, we find our- selves

Métis Early Learning Fall Family Camp 2025 REGISTER Métis families are invited to apply for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2025 Fall In-Person Family Camp, happening October 2–5 at the Canadian Ecology Centre in Mattawa, ON. Hosted by the MNO’s Early Learning and Child Care team, this camp offers Métis families a chance to connect, learn, and explore Métis

OTTAWA, ON – June 30th, 2025 – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) recognizes the federal government’s intention through Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act, to modernize Canada’s approach to infrastructure and economic development. However, we must ensure that progress is not achieved at the expense of Indigenous rights. As a Métis government recognized by