Youth Climate Change Art Contest
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 MNO mourns the passing of Ottawa Métis Council President Erik Gjos.
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
External Job Opportunities open to Métis
Below is a list of job opportunities for Métis to apply for: Métis Voyageur Development Fund Senior Account Manager The Senior Account Manager is a permanent position reporting to the Director, Commercial Accounts. The incumbent will be responsible for: Reading, interpreting, and extracting critical information and data from business plans, financial statements and models, and
Métis Early Learning Babysitter’s Club 2024
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce a new program for Métis youth in grades 7 to 10: the Métis Early Learning Babysitter’s Club. This program equips youth to become certified babysitters while offering opportunities to explore Métis culture and traditions. Participants will learn essential skills for delivering quality child care at
30 Years of the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy: MNO celebrates a decades long partnership
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) recently joined Indigenous partners and Ontario to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy (IHWS). This incredible initiative, launched in 1994, has supported Indigenous-led health and wellness across the province and has been instrumental in the MNO’s efforts to bring culturally relevant wellness programming to
Share Your Story: Participate in the MNO’s Climate Change Strategy
Climate change continues to impact communities across Ontario, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is developing a new, province-wide Climate Change Strategy that will reflect the voices and experiences of Métis citizens. To create a strategy that reflects the values and priorities of its people, the MNO is asking citizens to share their personal stories
Telling Our Stories: MNO Rendezvous brings Métis families together
On a crisp and sunny autumn weekend, over 50 Métis families gathered at the scenic Lake Rosseau in Muskoka for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Family Rendezvous: Telling Our Stories. The event centered on storytelling, building connections, strengthening the community, and inspiring the next generation of Métis leaders. MNO staff led cultural workshops and
Indigenous Veteran’s Day 2024
On Indigenous Veterans Day, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council and Ottawa Métis Council gathered at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa to honour the sacrifices and service of Indigenous veterans. The ceremony, attended by veterans, community leaders, and dignitaries, included traditional prayers, songs, and remarks that highlighted the contributions of
PCMNO Meeting Recap Report: November 7, 2024
PCMNO Meeting Recap November 7, 2024 The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) held a meeting on November 7, 2024, in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance at the JW Marriott Rosseau Resort in Muskoka, Ontario. President Froh provided an update emphasizing the significance of November for Métis remembrance, reflecting on Louis
Remembering Riel in Thunder Bay
The MNO Thunder Bay & District Métis Council hosted a Louis Riel Day celebration at Fort William Historical Park, featuring an art exhibit by the Kooshkopayiw Métis Art Collective, on November 16, 2024. Louis Riel was a Métis leader who fought for the rights, lands, and culture of the Métis people. He led the Red