News & Events

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

Métis Nation of Ontario Responds to Misrepresentations at the Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit May 14, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) — Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) representatives are available for interview and fact-checking. In the following statement, the MNO addresses recent false claims concerning rights-bearing Métis communities in Ontario, and our exclusion from the “Indigenous Identity Fraud

Métis & Energy Knowledge Symposium June 21-22, 2024 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the Métis & Energy Knowledge Symposium, hosted by the MNO Georgian Bay Traditional Consultation Committee and the MNO Lands, Resources and Consultation (LRC). The Symposium takes place from June 21-22, 2024 at the Blue Mountain Resort on

Margaret Froh Acclaimed as MNO President May 6, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) — Running on a platform of rights, results, and community, Margaret Froh has been acclaimed for her third term as President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). With President Froh’s acclamation, the citizens of the MNO have reaffirmed their confidence in her leadership, granting

Join Us Online on May 24, 2024, from 10am-12pm! Don’t miss out on our Entrepreneurship and Business Planning workshop series tailored for MNO citizens! This online session equips aspiring entrepreneurs with start-up essentials and offers existing business owners strategies for growth. Explore topics like crafting a unique business identity, developing a business plan, and brand

Exciting News from the MNO Early Learning and Child Care Team Introducing the MNO Babysitter’s Club!   Attention all Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) youth citizens in grades 7, 8, and 9! Do you want to learn how to provide excellent child care in a home environment? Then the Métis Early Learning Babysitter’s Club is