News & Events

Métis Families Gather for South West Region Powley Day Rendezvous The Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) South West Region hosted its second Powley Day Rendezvous on September 19, 2026, at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. The gathering brought together Métis families from across the South West Region to mark Powley Day, and take part in cultural

8th Annual Early Learning and Child Care Conference The 8th Annual MNO Early Learning and Child Care Conference will take place February 27–28, 2027, at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with an optional Kitchen Party on the evening of February 26. This year’s theme, Rooted in Story: Exploring the Power of Storytelling Through Music,

MNO News 48: President’s Message (September 2026) Dear Citizens, Students have gone back to school and fall has arrived. The change of season brings cooler days, changing leaves, and the beginning of another fall harvest season for many Métis families. Harvesting has always been part of Métis life in Ontario. Historical records from the early

MNO representatives join Indigenous leaders at Third Annual Global Summit Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario joined Métis leaders and Indigenous representatives from around the world in Ottawa on September 9 and 10 for the Métis National Council’s Third Annual Global Summit. This year’s summit focused on Indigenous-led solutions for building a more sustainable

Workshop – Explore Grounding, Mindfulness and Coping Skills FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP October 29, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Traumatic experiences and the effects of violence can make it difficult to stay grounded in the present. This fall, the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Community Wellbeing Branch is offering a free workshop focused on practical grounding, mindfulness and coping

Métis Nation of Ontario Acquires Historic Labatte House  to Protect and Preserve Métis History in Ontario TINY, ON — The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the acquisition and relocation of Labatte House, the oldest known and still-standing historic Métis home in Ontario. This investment is delivering on the MNO’s mandate and

MNO Statement on Bill C-39: A strong Canada respects Métis rights As Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, proceeds through Parliament, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) stands ready to help build Canada strong and share in its prosperity, but it remains clear that a strong Canada must be built with Métis governments, not

Métis leaders meet with federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Leaders from six  Métis governments met with federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson in Ottawa on Tuesday to discuss the housing needs of Métis citizens across the country. Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario, Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, Métis Nation British Columbia, Northwest

ELCC Fall 2026 Virtual Camp: Family Game Night – Play Your Cards Right! Métis families are invited to take part in a free Fall Virtual Camp featuring hands-on, play-based learning through do-it-yourself card games. Held over three consecutive evenings — November 3, 4, and 5, 2026 — the camp will give children and families a

Powley Day: Honouring the Fight for Métis Rights This September 19 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in R. v. Powley— a watershed moment in Canadian legal history that affirmed Métis harvesting rights under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The case began in 1993, when Métis father