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The OPS 2024 Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) application period is extended to March 26, 2024, 11:59 PM! Eligible Indigenous students and graduates who are driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario are encouraged to learn more and consider applying. This program provides Indigenous students and recent graduates with the opportunity to gain knowledge,

Andrew Trudeau: Drawing Georgian Bay Late Métis artist featured at MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie   This spring, dive into the captivating world and artistic legacy of the late Métis artist Andrew Trudeau, as the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie showcases his remarkable drawings in “Andrew Trudeau: Drawing Georgian Bay”. Inspired by a life-time spent

Photo courtesy of: Indigenous Geographic A Day on the Bay A day in the life of Métis commercial fisherman Bernie LePage starts like any other; with a coffee, a long drive to work and a short walk into the office. For Bernie, his office is the bridge of his fishing tug, and his workplace is

MEMORANDUM: Policy #2024-001: PCMNO Governance Compensation Framework On March 10, 2024, the PCMNO adopted Policy #2024-001: Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Governance Compensation Framework. It takes effect once the 2024 PCMNO election results are certified by the MNO Chief Electoral Officer, replacing all prior PCMNO compensation frameworks. This policy aims to

Announcement of Candidates and Acclamations for 2024 PCMNO election We would like to inform you that the close of nominations for the 2024 Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) election was on March 11, 2024, at 5 PM, in the respective time zones of the candidates. The Chief Electoral Officer has diligently

The virtual camps will be held in the spring, fall, and winter on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) throughout the year. 2025-2026 ELCC Virtual Camp Programming Schedule: Virtual Camp (Ages zero (0) to twelve (12)) – Theme: Rising Together – Family Fun with Bread Making – Dates: May 7,

MNO representatives were part of the thousands attending recent activities at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) in Toronto. Industry members have been successfully consulting with the Métis for many years, as this 2017 Financial Post article highlights. The duty to consult with Métis has led to great opportunities and successes through collaboration with

MNO Youth Council invites Métis youth to have their voice heard on long-term management of used nuclear fuel  The long-term management of used nuclear fuel in Canada spans decades, making youth engagement vital. Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel will be implemented over many years. Given the long-time frames associated with

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held its 5th annual Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference on February 24th and 25th at the White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. The conference drew more than 350 participants, with 250 from the early childhood education sector, all seeking insights on integrating Métis culture and

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) stands in solidarity with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and the Sansom and Cardinal families in their condemnation of the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant Roger Bilodeau unescorted temporary absences. In August 2022, Roger Bilodeau was convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Métis hunters Maurice Cardinal and