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Growing Métis tourism through culture, partnerships, and innovation Indigenous tourism continues to grow as an important way to share culture, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for citizens across the homeland. These themes were front and centre at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton this past weekend, where tourism leaders from around the world gathered to

Webinar: Self-Expression in the Early Years  Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7–9 p.m. ETRegistration period: March 11–25, 2026Led by Cassandra Campbell-Gilbert and Kait Maurice, Developmental Resource Consultants with the MNO’s Early Learning and Child Care team, this session will help families learn how to support and celebrate young children’s diverse gender and identity expressions.Understanding and affirming

MNO leaders join national Métis health policy forum Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) gathered in Ottawa this week with Métis leaders, health professionals, researchers, Elders, and youth from across the country for the 2026 National Métis Health Policy Forum.The two-day forum, hosted by the Métis National Council and titled Honouring Métis Health through Trauma-Informed and

Protecting Your Vision: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Through the MNO We all know how important it is that we take care of our eyes and for those living with diabetes, this is especially true.  The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Healing and Wellness Program is offering community-based diabetic retinopathy screening to help Métis citizens protect their vision through early detection. According

2026 Summer Child Care Subsidy Program for School-age Children The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Program and Services team is excited to announce enhancements to the Summer Child Care Subsidy Program to help families with school-age children access high-quality child care or day camp during the summer months. The program

TYRMC hosts winter rendezvous for Métis families Métis families came together for a memorable winter rendezvous filled with connection and Métis activities, hosted by the Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) over the weekend of February 21–22. Workshops included beading, canning, finger‑weaving, jigging, and the crowd‑favourite snowshoe sled‑pull. o view the full weekend agenda,

Beadwork, Belonging, and Becoming Weaving identity, spirit, and sustainability into every creation For Wenzdae Brewster, art is a part of life. It is lived, carried, and carefully tended. As an Afro-Indigenous artist, and a member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community, her creative journey has been shaped by cultural richness and complexity. Growing up surrounded

Nominations open for the Women Honouring Women Award The 2026 Women Honouring Women Award nominations are now open. Presented at the MNO Annual General Assembly (AGA) in August, this award celebrates the remarkable contributions of Métis women who have made a difference through volunteerism, leadership, and cultural advocacy. The award is presented by the Métis

MNO Participates in Cannexus: Canada’s Largest Bilingual Career Development Conference The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was proud to participate in Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference. Cannexus brings together career development professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across Canada to explore the latest research, tools, and strategies shaping the country’s workforce. The conference provides

Gabrielle Moreau named 2026 Rhodes Scholar Robertson Scholar and MNO Youth Council member earns one of the world’s top academic awards “I couldn’t believe it when I got the call—I sat there in disbelief for a few minutes — I thought I might have imagined it,” says Gabrielle Moreau, a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship recipient. Gabrielle