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Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable leader, advocate, and friend, the Honourable Murray Sinclair. His contributions to truth and justice for Indigenous Peoples in Canada were profound and transformative. From his work as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, where he courageously amplified the stories of survivors, to his longstanding dedication

The Métis Nation of Ontario Advocacy Program invites you to a Public Legal Education session, “Office of the Children’s Lawyer: What You Need to Know About the OCL and Children’s Rights.” This virtual community event, aimed at promoting legal literacy in Métis communities, will take place via Zoom on November 20, 2024, from 6:00 to

Edmonton, AB – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) remains fully committed to its relationships and to the Métis National Council (MNC). “We are always strongest when we work together,” shared MNO President Margaret Froh. “We remain fully committed to working together with our sister Métis Nation governments to advance the interests of every Métis

Kooshkopayiw: Awakening Celebrating Métis Spirit and Storytelling Through Art Experience the artistry and visual storytelling of Métis culture at Kooshkopayiw: Awakening, an exhibition on display at the Central Library’s York Gallery in Hamilton from November 12, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This exhibition features work by the Kooshkopayiw Arts Collective, a vibrant community of Métis artists

“Then and Now: The Inspiration of Métis Decorative Arts” “Then and Now: The Inspiration of Métis Decorative Arts,” curated by Métis citizen Scott Carpenter, is on display at the Midland Cultural Centre until January 4, 2025, showcasing traditional and contemporary Métis decorative arts. Scott is a proud Métis citizen and has been a long-time collector

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 Thursday November 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). A draft agenda will be available on the MNO’s

On October 19, 2024, the Métis Nation in Sault Ste. Marie celebrated a historic milestone with the grand opening of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre. This event marked the realization of years of hard work and dedication, and the Centre stands as the first of its kind in Ontario—a cultural hub designed to preserve and

MNO hosting its fourth annual online Louis Riel Day Pancake Dinner For Métis people across Canada, Louis Riel Day holds deep significance. It’s a time to honour a heroic leader who showed remarkable courage and made profound sacrifices, remember the resilience of our ancestors, and reflect on the strides we’ve made in advancing our Métis

First Métis Heritage Centre in Ontario opens in Sault Ste. Marie [Sault Ste. Marie, ON] The Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council celebrated the grand opening of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre, the first of its kind in Ontario. The Heritage Centre will serve as a permanent home for the stories and legacy of

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to invite Métis families to our upcoming Métis Early Learning Winter Family Culture Camp! This enriching experience will be held from January 30 – February 2, 2025, at the Canadian Ecology Centre. The camp is designed to offer a unique opportunity for Métis early learners aged 3