News & Events

Celebrating Culture and Collaboration at Collège Boréal’s Shkode Pavilion The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion at Collège Boréal’s Sudbury campus. This new facility is home to the college’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Educational Centre, offering an innovative space for students and the

Getting ‘hooked’! Karen Lediard showcases Métis-style rug hooking at international conference This fall, Métis citizen and talented artist Karen Lediard was honoured to attend the International Guild of Hand Hooked Rugs (TIGHR) Conference as an instructor. Rug hookers and designers from across the world gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake to showcase their work and expand their expertise

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for MNO citizens! From now until December 20, you can earn ballots for a chance to win an unforgettable Métis experience: A family trip for up to 2 adults and 2 children to the 2025 MNO Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Sault

Monday, December 16, 2024 7:00 PM Eastern Time (EST) All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to an online Town Hall on Monday, December 16, 2024. MNO President Margaret Froh will share information about the recent PCMNO meetings, MNO’s Annual General Assembly, and updates from across the nation. Participants will also have an

Métis Nation of Ontario congratulates Victoria Pruden on her election as President of the Métis National Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2024 Ottawa, ON – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) congratulates Victoria Pruden on her election as President of the Métis National Council (MNC). President Pruden’s deep connections to Métis communities across the

PCMNO MEETING: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are welcome to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO meeting will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, marking 35 years since 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal—because they were women. This event brought the lived reality of misogyny and violence against women into Canada’s public discourse. Sadly, violence against Métis and other Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit,

The gift of $749,500 will support doctoral students engaged in research into Métis life and history Toronto, ON – A gift of $749,500 from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will enable the establishment of a new doctoral fellowship in Métis Studies at York University. The Métis Nation of Ontario Doctoral Fellowship, located within York’s Faculty

Share your artistic vision and contribute to MNO’s strategy for a sustainable future! The MNO is committed to developing a Climate Change Strategy that genuinely reflects the voices, values, and priorities of Métis citizens. To ensure this strategy is created by the Métis, for the Métis—with content that reflects our experiences, perspectives, and hopes—it is

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Erik Gjos. A proud veteran, loving father, and steadfast Métis leader, Erik was a pillar of the community who exemplified Métis values and represented the urban Métis community in Ottawa with pride. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Erik served in the Canadian