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Virtual PCMNO Meeting Held October 10, 2023 On October 10, 2023 a virtual meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held via Zoom with elected MNO leadership, staff and citizens attending the session online. During the President’s Update, President Froh addressed national matters, including recent meetings with the Métis

Métis Nation of Ontario hosts Métis Rights Conference in Sault Ste. Marie MNO celebrates its 30th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the landmark Powley Decision   Sault Ste. Marie, ON (November 6, 2023) – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting a Métis Rights Conference from November 5 to 8, 2023 at the

The Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3 is the only instance of a Métis community collectively adhering to one of the historic treaties negotiated with First Nations across Canada. In the 1870s, Métis pressed their land and rights claims in the Fort Frances area and ultimately negotiated with Canada and collectively signed on to the

This article was originally published in The Hill Times on October 25, 2023 Under Bill C-53—the federal government’s proposed legislation to recognize self government and self determination to Métis in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario—it will be easier for Métis communities to develop child welfare services that make sense for Métis, writes Theresa Stenlund. Métis communities

At the heart of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) lies a core commitment: to offer assistance and support to MNO citizens that makes a difference in their lives. This commitment — outlined in the MNO Statement of Prime Purpose — has been central to the MNO since its founding three decades ago. The MNO’s

In honour of the 20th anniversary of the Powley decision, the Early Learning and Child Care team hosted an early learning illustration contest. We put a call out to Early Learning Métis artists to create a masterpiece in honour of this historic decision. We also asked the artists to provide a write-up answering the question,

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: Métis Families and Early Learning Fall Camp in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

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