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Métis Youth Gather for an Unforgettable Otawn Cultural Camp experience Thirteen Métis students gathered at Camp Tawingo near Huntsville, Ontario for the 2025 Otawn Cultural Camp, a four-day experience from October 17 to 20 filled with workshops exploring Métis culture and way of life. Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Vernon, the camp provided a

Webinar: Navigating the Holidays for Neurodivergent Children and their Families Webinar: Navigating the Holidays for Neurodivergent Children and their Families Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 7-9p.m. EST Registration Period: November 12 to Dec 1, 2025 The Holidays can be particularly challenging for parents & caregivers of neurodivergent children or those with their own diverse needs

MNO News 38: President’s Message (November 2025) Dear Citizens, November is truly a month of remembrance. As we turn the calendar and prepare to mark Louis Riel Day, I’ve been reflecting on the many ways we honour our shared history and those who have fought for our rights and freedoms. Just days ago, we observed

Commemorating Louis Riel Day 2025: Events This November, we invite Métis across Ontario to come together in honouring the courage and sacrifice of the visionary Métis leader, Louis Riel. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to share a variety of events planned throughout the province to honour his legacy and celebrate Métis culture

A Métis Family’s Story Comes to Life for Young Readers “There’s a little piece of me in everything I write,” says Pat Skene as she shares the inspiration behind her new children’s book, One Beaded Earring. Released in the fall of 2025, the story is a personal and heartfelt tale for young readers about identity, memory,

A Season of Togetherness Métis Families Gather for Fall Family Camp Métis families from across Ontario gathered in early October for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Fall Family Camp—a four-day celebration of culture, community, and outdoor adventure. Held at Camp Wanakita in Haliburton, the in-person event brought families together to connect, learn, and take part

Métis Recipe Callout: Share your Favourite Recipes Métis family that love cooking together—we want to hear from you! The Métis Nation of Ontario Early Learning and Child Care program is gathering family favourite recipes from Métis children and families to celebrate the joy of cooking, culture, and connection. Whether it’s bannock, berry jam, or a

Rideau Hall in Ottawa was the site of a moving ceremony led by Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden on September 29. A delegation of Métis residential school Survivors and Elders, including Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens June Smart and Joseph & Elsa Poitras, joined Indigenous leaders, health support workers, and members of the

Métis youth athlete Clark represented Northwestern Ontario at the 2025 Under 18 (U18) Indigenous Cup in Winnipeg (June 30–July 6), taking part in a national showcase of Indigenous football talent. Matson, a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen and student at Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Thunder Bay, was one of several young players selected

Métis Citizens trade sashes for shovels at Tree Planting event in the Soo Citizens from the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (MNO Region 4) came together with the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority and REGEN for a tree planting event, combining community spirit with environmental stewardship to help stabilize a slope on conservation land. In late