Special Statement on the passing of Métis Elder Dolores Pinder

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we acknowledge the passing of one of our community’s most cherished elders and knowledge holders. Mrs. Mary Dolores Mathilda Pinder née Bussineau took her last breath on Tuesday morning. Dolores, a one of a kind, hard working, dedicated mother, grandmother and community member,

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REMINDER: Deadline for AGA Special Business Resolutions (July 12, 2024)

MEMORANDUM   To:          MNO Citizens, Community Councils, PCMNO From:      Hank Rowlinson, MNO Chair Date:       June 20, 2024 Subject:   2024 Annual General Assembly—Deadline for Special Business Resolutions   Background on Special Business Resolutions The 2010 MNO Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) passed a resolution (AGA-RES10-02) that all future resolutions brought to MNO AGAs, which propose changes to

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Métis Early Learning In-Person Fall Camp: Sept 26-29, 2024

The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning Child Care Team is excited to offer In-Person Camps to our Métis families at the Canadian Ecology Centre in Mattawa, ON. The Camps are designed to provide Métis early learners between the ages of three and twelve, their siblings, parents/legal guardians, and grandparent(s) with an opportunity to learn

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Upcoming Meeting of the PCMNO (July 10)

Upcoming Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) PCMNO MEETING: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM All Times Eastern Standard All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are welcome to observe the next business meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO).

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President’s Message – July Edition

Dear MNO Citizens, As we enter July and are enjoying what summer has to offer, we are also commemorating the 20th anniversary of our historic Harvesting Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. This agreement, the first of its kind, paved the way for future negotiations and reinforced the importance of preserving the Métis

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MNO citizens showcase Métis health research at 2024 CPHA Conference

MNO citizens showcase Métis health research at 2024 CPHA Conference A delegation of researchers recently presented ongoing Métis research at the 2024 Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) annual conference in Halifax, NS. The conference brings together public health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, and students for three days of networking and dialogue. Three Métis Nation of

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A Gathering of Family Voices

A Gathering of Family Voices An intimate storytelling session with Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens, staff and leadership took place at Ethenonnhawahstihnen’ Ln in Toronto as part of the MNO’s A “Family Voices Gathering” project. The Family Voices Gathering included a sharing circle, a delicious selection of Indigenous foods, as well as displays of

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