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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

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 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

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

https://youtu.be/Mp-YIq4T14k In 2021, the Métis National Council (MNC) Annual General Assembly passed a unanimous resolution calling for the formation of an Expert Panel to review the history of the seven Métis communities in Ontario through the lens of the MNC National Definition and contemporary Métis governance. Grounded in respect for the Métis Nation’s inherent right

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is taking an important step toward sustainability with the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Thunder Bay office. The Level 2 EV chargers, installed in June, are part of the MNO’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. This initiative aims to empower Métis citizens in

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hamilton as the new Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt. This role reflects David’s deep commitment to the Métis community, his passion for traditional land use, and his decades of leadership and volunteer service. David Hamilton brings a wealth of experience

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined delegates from across the globe at the COP16, a major international meeting on biodiversity, held from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia. The MNO was part of a Métis National Council (MNC) delegation to COP16 that shared Métis perspectives and advocated for the vital role

Indigenous Veterans Day Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the courage and sacrifices of Métis, First Nations, and Inuit veterans who have served to protect our rights, freedoms, and way of life. From the War of 1812 through both World Wars, the Korean Conflict, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and peacekeeping missions, Indigenous peoples have

Treaties Recognition Week provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the historical and ongoing significance of treaties in Ontario, agreements that are central to the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settler governments. These treaties affirm both inherent rights and stated promises made by the Crown to Indigenous communities, agreements that should be upheld with respect and