News & Events

Honouring the Life of Heather May Ann Garratt: Remembering her Legacy to the Métis Community Heather May Ann Garratt (August 27th, 1958 – January 2nd, 2026) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) mourns the passing of Heather May Ann Garratt, a respected Métis leader, devoted family member, and cherished community builder. Heather was raised on

Love Yourself First Breast Screening Project Spreads Awareness, Education, and Action Across Ontario Breast Screening Information Sessions Are Already Changing Métis Women’s Lives  The Love Yourself First project began in 2022 after Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Community Council Women’s Representatives recognized the disproportionately high number of Indigenous women diagnosed with breast cancer. Low screening rates across

Métis Citizens, Knowledge Keepers, and Youth Shape a New Nature Strategy MNO Attends Inaugural Métis National Council Nature Summit in Alberta Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined Métis governments and partners from on November 25 and 26 for the inaugural Métis National Council Nature Summit in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted at The Confluence

Workshop Series: Métis Early Learning Engagement Sessions—Autism Allies Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 17, 24, 31, 2026 | 10a.m.–12p.m. EST Registration Period: December 16, 2025–January 15, 2026 The Early Learning and Child Care team invites you register for the Autism Allies workshop series, a 10-week program designed to provide parents

Educators Invited to Explore Métis Ways of Knowing Through Play with Sarah Spethmann On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, educators from across the province will have the opportunity to take part in An Evening With… Sarah Spethmann, a virtual session beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST. The event will immerse participants in Métis ways of knowing, centred around

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OTTAWA, ON Dec 12, 2025 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply concerned by the growing wave of anti-Métis rhetoric and identity-based attacks emerging from Ontario to Alberta. What we are witnessing is not an isolated disagreement or a localized dispute. It is part of a broader and increasingly coordinated

Kim Powley, Daughter of Métis Rights Leader Steve Powley Speaks to her Father’s Legacy and hard-won Métis Victory This article was originally published by SooToday, December 2025 My Father Fought for Our Rights. Hate Cannot Undo the Truth. By: Kim Powley Twenty-two years ago, my father and brother, Steve and Roddy Powley, were celebrated as

Listening and Learning: Citizen Feedback Inspires new MNO Health Initiatives MNO Launches new Programs Following 2024 Health and Wellness Survey The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to share the results of its 2024 Health and Wellness Survey, an important resource that provides a deeper understanding of the health status and needs of Métis citizens

Upcoming Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Tuesday, December 9th from 9:00AM-12:00 PM & Wednesday December 10th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EST) Draft Agenda All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation

A Legacy of Service: Celebrating Nicole Charron’s Remarkable 25 Years with the MNO Since joining the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Education and Training Branch in 2000, Nicole Charron has guided hundreds of Métis individuals along their education, training, and employment pathways—always with compassion, deep local knowledge and grounded in Métis values. This month, she marks an