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Great Lakes Métis Council hosts 20th Anniversary Fish Fry Under the blazing summer sun and sheltered by tents, the Great Lakes Métis Council (GLMC) prepared over 150 lbs of rainbow trout for their cherished annual fish fry. This year’s event was especially significant, celebrating the council’s 20th anniversary and honouring the legacy of former Council

Thomas Fossold (middle) is the recipient of the 2024 MNOYC Youth Leadership Award. The Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) is proud to announce Thomas Fossold as this year’s recipient of the Youth Leadership Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to preserving Métis culture and inspiring his peers. Thomas is a proud Métis youth leader

Dear MNO Citizens, The Métis Nation of Ontario held its 31st Annual General Assembly in Penetanguishene this past August, we reflected on a year filled with challenges and triumphs. The AGA was a powerful reminder of our strength and resilience, as it brought together Métis citizens, leaders, and allies to celebrate our heritage, acknowledge our

MNO Launches Urban Portage Walking ChallengeSeptember 1 – November 30, 2024 Lace up, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens! The Urban Portage Challenge (UPC) is officially off to the races! In August, we invited MNO communities and Champions to participate in a 3-month walking competition to see whose community can go the distance and collectively

Angie-Lee Coture Recognized with the Women Honouring Women Award Angie-Lee Coture’s journey with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) began at the grassroots level, where she has been a dedicated advocate for the Métis community, with a focus on empowering Métis women. Her commitment was honoured last week at the 2024 MNO Women’s Council (MNOWC)

Help Shape the Future of Métis Children’s HealthMNO Sharing Circles Are you a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who is a caregiver of children aged 5-15, or a young Métis citizen aged 10-15? If so, this is your chance to help shape Métis children’s programs by joining MNO sharing circles. Your input will help

Help shape the future of Métis education in Ontario The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites you to take part in an important survey that will help shape the future of education in our communities. Your participation will ensure the MNO has the resources needed to support the educational journeys of K-12 Métis students. By

Award-winning sing-songwriter, proud Métis citizen, and composer of the “We Aspire” the Métis Nation of Ontario song, Amanda Rheaume, needs your help! Please see Amanda’s request below: I’m excited to share that I’ve recorded a new song called “I Won’t Hide,” inspired by the historic day Steve and Roddy Powley hunted the moose. The song,

Note: This news page will be updated on an ongoing basis with new session details for individuals to refer back to throughout the year. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing and Wellness team is excited to continue the “Your Health” Talks – a series of monthly conversation focused on your health and wellbeing. These

From Rink to Stage: MNO Youth Actor Rylan Thomas Steps into the Spotlight   Rylan Thomas, a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen, is stepping into the spotlight. This award-winning young actor has made remarkable progress in his performing arts career since making his debut at age 13. Hailing from the small town of Kirkland