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In June, we celebrate PRIDE month in Canada, honouring the many contributions of our Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ community members. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) embraces the values and traditions of our ancestors, as expressed in our Statement of Prime Purpose, and takes pride in our rich heritage. Our ancestors’ acceptance of diverse gender identities

The Facts The Inconvenient Realities the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. / Chiefs of Ontario Resolution Chooses to Ignore On May 14-15, 2024, at an invite only “Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit,” leadership of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) passed a “resolution.” This resolution was meant to attack the Métis Nation

Upcoming regional engagements The MNO is hosting gatherings on implementation of our Community Diversion program from June 5th to 27th, 2024 to inform how our program can best serve each region. The Community diversion program works with the Crown to use restorative justice approaches with Métis Nation of Ontario citizens for certain criminal charges. For

Embracing Parenthood: The Adventure Begins! Dates: Wednesdays in July, August, September 1:30-2:30 Registration: May 20 – June 3, 2024 Presenters: Cassandra Campbell-Gilbert and Nicole Dube Description: We’re thrilled to invite you to our new group, ‘Embracing Parenthood: The Adventure Begins!’ This unique group, facilitated by experienced Registered Early Childhood Educators, offers a platform for caregivers

On behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario, I thank President Cassidy Caron for the work she has done for Métis people across our homeland. Under her leadership, President Caron has restored good governance and respect to the Métis National Council (MNC) while delivering on her commitment to building a transparent and accountable MNC.  Her

Read this CBC News article  for the a balanced perspective on the recent “Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit.”  While the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) supports efforts to strengthen legitimate Indigenous citizenship and self-determination, the summit organized by the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) had the opposite effect. The event excluded Métis

June 6th 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day On June 6th 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the British Army Group.

La Tayr: Strengthening Métis Kinship with the Land Youth Leadership Conference 2024 The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) is thrilled to invite Métis youth (ages 16-29) to our 8th annual Youth Leadership Conference: La Tayr: Strengthening Métis Kinship with the Land. This year’s Youth Leadership Conference will take place in-person at Sainte Marie

Temporary program winds down as pandemic stabilizes and alternatives are available MNO’s Mental Wellness Line is scheduled to end after June 30, 2024. We want you to know there are still other resources available. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MNO set up a special phone line to help people with their mental health. We are

Statement from Métis Nation of Ontario following the “Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit” May 15, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) — The MNO supports all efforts to strengthen legitimate Indigenous citizenship and self-determination. Over the last two days, however, the so called “Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit” organized by the leadership of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and the