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This Opinion Editorial was first published in the Toronto Star Hearing some First Nation politicians question the authenticity of Métis heritage leaves our young people disheartened and anxious.   By Jordyn Playne When Ontario’s Métis youth speak of their concerns and aspirations, there is a noticeable change in their tone, no doubt inspired by events

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – JANUARY 1, 2024. MNO citizen households that make up to $54,000 per year, are eligible to receive a monthly $500 short-term rent supplement to be paid directly to their landlord ending March 2024. Only one application per household will be approved. Eligibility criteria: MNO citizens Annual income does not exceed $54,000.00 Renting

Statement in Support of the Sault Ste. Marie Community In the wake of the tragic events that unfolded earlier this week, we, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Margaret Froh, Region 4 Councillor Mitch Case, Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council President Kim Powley and Senator Brenda Powley extend our deepest condolences to the Sault

MEDIA RELEASE October 25, 2023, OTTAWA – Federal legislation to finally recognize self-government for Métis governments in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario is reconciliation in action and must be passed by the House of Commons, say Métis leaders. The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs is beginning hearings on Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain

The Métis Nation of Ontario needs your talent and creativity to develop a logo for the our Environment and Climate Change team’s monitoring programs! Who are we? The Environment and Climate Change team works under the MNO Lands, Resources and Consultations branch. The team coordinates all environmental program development, including programming to bring awareness and

Métis Nation of Ontario Hosts 2SLGBTQIA+ Climate Change Forum MNO explores disproportionate climate change impacts on 2SLGBTQIA+ Métis and collects citizen feedback for new Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy   Ottawa, ON (October 24, 2023) – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) hosted a virtual Climate Change Forum on October 21, for Two-Spirit and

Bat Week is an international, annual celebration of the role of bats in nature and the importance of bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around the world each night –

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to offer a Virtual Winter Camp for Métis Early Learners over four evenings in November and December, 2023. The Virtual Winter Camp is open to Métis early learners between the ages of 3-12 years. Hosted by the MNO Early Learning and Child Care team, the camp participants

Métis Nation of Ontario takes bold steps to address urgent housing needs in Midland   The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce the upcoming groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in Midland, Ontario, which will transform the local housing landscape for Métis citizens and respond to critical community needs. The groundbreaking

Affordable Métis Nation of Ontario Housing Initiative Addresses Critical Need in Toronto [Toronto, ONTARIO, October 19, 2023] The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the unveiling of six new affordable rental units at “The Humber” located at 10 Wilby Crescent in Weston, Toronto. A ribbon-cutting event will be held on October 24