News & Events

It has come to our attention that a citizen has falsely claimed to be the Commissioner of Ethics and Integrity for the MNO. We wish to clarify that, to date, the MNO has not retained or designated any individual to serve as Commissioner, nor has anyone been authorized to implement the Code of Conduct on

MNO ELCC Branch Announces Grandparent Social Group Join the Developmental Resource Consultants for a Métis grandparent social group. Starting October 1 and continuing bi-weekly until December 10 the group will discuss building connections, Métis culture, and developing tools to interact positively with your grandchild. Grandparents can be such an essential part of a child’s life so we look forward

Introduction to Special Education in Ontario Supporting Families on the Journey Introduction to Special Education in Ontario: Supporting Families on the Journey Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 7–9PM EST Registration Period: September 24–October 8, 2025 Navigating the world of special education can feel overwhelming—especially for families who are concerned about their child’s development or who

Expressions of Interest Mattawa/Nipissing Traditional Territory (Region 5) Captain of the Hunt To: All MNO citizens From: Margaret Froh, Chief Captain of the Hunt The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) harvest, grounded in the exercise of Métis rights, provides food and medicine for Métis families and communities; acts as a catalyst for the transfer of traditional knowledge to

Early Learning Workshops: Parent and Child Mother Goose Program Session dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; November 6, 13, 20 and 27; and December 4, 2025. Registration Closes: September 29, 2025 The Parent-Child Mother Goose program offers families a chance to bond with their little ones through stories, rhymes, and songs that nurture

Alicia Brink will represent Region 2 on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) At the September 17 meeting of the PCMNO, a secret ballot vote was held to appoint a new PCMNO Regional Councillor and fill a vacancy in Region 2. Alicia brings a wealth of experience as an educator and

This September 19 marks the 22nd anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada handing down it’s unanimous decision in R v. Powley, affirming that the Métis are a “distinctive rights-bearing peoples whose own integral practices are entitled to constitutional protection” under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. This decision was a watershed moment in

September 12, 2025 – Fort Frances, ON This weekend marked 150 years since the Métis families of Rainy Lake and Rainy River, led by Nicholas Chatelaine, signed what was then called the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3. This is the only time in Canadian history that a Métis community has collectively signed an adhesion to

Northwestern Ontario Métis Community Marks 150th Anniversary of Signing the Adhesion to Treaty 3 September 12, 2025 – Fort Frances, ON September 12th marked 150 years since the Métis families of Rainy Lake and Rainy River, under the leadership of Nicholas Chatelaine, signed the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3. This remains the only time

Everyday Skills for KidsAn Early Learning Workshop on Occupational Therapy Workshop Title: The Occupational Therapy Connection: Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Skills, and Emotional RegulationSeptember 24, 2025, 7:00 – 8:30 PM ESTRegistration Period: September 3 -22, 2025 Are you looking to support your child’s independence in daily activities? If so, we invite you to the EarlyLearning Workshop, hosted