ELCC 2024 Christmas Book Illustrations

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

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Weaving Reconciliation: Artist Tracey-Mae Chambers receives Governor General’s Coronation Medal

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

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PCMNO Meeting Recap Report – September 24 – 25, 2024

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

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Reflecting on National Truth and Reconciliation Day

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

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OP ED: Ontario’s health-care system is putting Métis lives at risk—it’s time governments invest in research to influence meaningful change

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

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MNO Congratulates Newly Elected MNBC President Walter Mineault

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

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