News & Events

On October 17th, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will host an important and insightful conversation on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). This session offers an opportunity for Métis citizens, families, and the broader community to learn more about the legal, ethical, and practical considerations of MAiD as part

Métis Christmas Wishes “Métis Christmas Wishes” is the Métis Nation of Ontario’s third early learning Christmas book, written by our Early Learning and Child Care book working group. When we thought about what the illustrations should be, we decided who better to illustrate the book than Métis children. We received so many excellent illustrations that

Weaving Reconciliation Tracey-Mae Chambers receives Governor General’s Coronation Medal for her bold decolonial art Renowned for her bold, crimson-crocheted art installations, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen Tracey-Mae Chambers has been awarded the Governor General’s King Charles III Coronation Medal. The Toronto-based Métis artist received this honour at a special ceremony on September 20, 2024

Early Childhood Support Sessions for Parents and Caregivers Personal Money Management and Budgeting The MNO invites you to an online workshop on basic personal money management on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EST). In this session, Hana Edgar from Credit Canada will guide us through essential topics such as budgeting,

PCMNO Meeting Recap Report September 24 – 25, 2024 On September 24, 2024, a hybrid meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held, with elected MNO leadership, staff, and legal counsel present. Strategic Priorities, Rights & Self-Government Updates Aird & Berlis LLP led discussions during the in-camera session. On

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6MY-0IBuuEAs National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th draws near, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Margaret Froh reflects on the significance of this important day that honours the survivors of residential schools and acknowledges the lasting impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities throughout Canada. In this video message, President Froh emphasizes the importance

This Opinion Editorial initially appeared in the Hill Times on September 25, 2024 What does it mean to be Indigenous today? As a young Métis person, I’ve learned it is vastly different than the experiences of my Métis ancestors who—despite living notably long lives—faced discrimination, displacement, and dispossession from the lands they called home. Canada

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites up to six families from each region (1-9) to join the 2024 Family Rendezvous, “Telling Our Stories.” This special event will connect Métis families with children and youth (ages 4-17) to their culture, with a focus on storytelling. The rendezvous takes place at the J.W. Marriott Rosseau in

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Education Hub has launched! This new app is designed to support Métis post-secondary students, early years educators, MNO citizens, and parents. The MNO Education Hub is a Métis-centric platform providing users with access to events, moderated discussions, and a wide range of MNO resources, including financial aid, housing and

MNO Congratulates Newly Elected MNBC President Walter Mineault The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates Walter Mineault, recently elected President of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and extends its best wishes to all newly elected leadership. President Mineault’s leadership will greatly benefit Métis people in British Columbia, especially through his focus on key areas such