News & Events

Shape the future of Métis child, youth, and family services The Métis Nation Council (MNC), in partnership with Edified Projects Inc., are running an important survey about how our communities care for children. For generations, Métis families have relied on kinship and community relationships to raise and support children. Today, many Métis families continue to practice these forms

Métis Nation of Ontario on The Right Honourable Mary Simon’s retirement A message from President Margaret Froh: On behalf of the entire Métis Nation of Ontario, I want to offer our sincerest thanks to The Right Honourable Mary Simon for her five years of dedicated service as Canada’s Governor General. As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General,

MNO Métis Youth Virtual Camp – Sewing At Its Finest The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is thrilled to introduce a new virtual camp series for youth aged 11-14. The MNO’s Culture and Way of Life and Early Learning and Child Care teams would like to invite Métis youth to apply to the first youth

Strengthening Métis-led housing through national collaboration The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) took part in the Métis Housing Solutions Workshop, contributing to national discussions on Métis-led housing approaches from March 24–25, 2026. The two-day workshop hosted by the Métis National Council (MNC) brought together staff and leadership from Métis governments, federal partners, and housing experts to

Building stronger supports for Métis youth and families The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) continued its work to strengthen supports for Métis families and youth through a series of meetings and site visits in Thunder Bay. MNO President Margaret Froh, CEO Dale LeClair, Provincial Secretary Mitch Case, Provincial Secretary Kathleen Anderson, and Director of Education and

Attend a virtual learning session on the Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project A 2012 report by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada identified that the Métis experience in Residential Schools has been largely overlooked, and that many stories remain untold. The Métis Experience in Residential Schools Research Project (MERSRP), led by the

Upcoming PCMNO Meeting – Monday, April 27, 2026 All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The PCMNO meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).  The

Play 101: A family workshop on the importance of play in early childhood Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 7–8p.m. EDT Registration Period: April 13–April 22, 2026 Are you ready to learn more about play in the early years? Join us at our workshop and get ready to unleash the power of play! Imagine a child’s

MNO Representatives Participate in Cultural Safety Engagement with Otipemisiwak Métis Government   MNO representatives were honoured to attend a recent Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety (PICS) engagement gathering hosted online by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Consultation Department. PICS program was implemented as a means to learn from Citizens directly on how to better the cultural

Emergency Housing Repair Program returns for 2026 The Emergency Repair Program (ERP) is now open. Eligible Métis citizen homeowners can apply for support with urgent health and safety repairs from April 7, 2026, until December 11, 2026, dependent on funding availability. The Emergency Repair Program provides eligible homeowners with access to a one-time forgivable loan