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Happy Easter! May your day be filled with joy, love, and the warmth of family. As we gather to celebrate new beginnings, let’s also reflect on the strength and resilience of our community. Wishing you all a blessed and egg-citing Easter Sunday! On behalf of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario we wish you

What You Need to Know about Small Claims Court! MNO Webinar April 17, 2024 6PM-8PM (ET) The Small Claims Court is often referred to as “the Peoples’ Court” as the rules and procedures are considered to be more relaxed. However, the system is far from being easy to navigate. This presentation will give you an

PCMNO Meeting Recap Report February 20, 2024 & March 10, 2024   February 20, 2024 On February 20, 2024 a hybrid meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held via Zoom with elected MNO leadership and select staff in attendance. The President’s Update began by acknowledging the upcoming election

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is saddened by the news of Chief Justice Roy McMurtry’s passing on Monday March 18, 2024. A recipient of the Order of Ontario and an officer of the Order of Canada, Chief Justice McMurtry is remembered for his significant contributions to the justice system, as the Attorney General of

Come and See the ELCC! Connect with the MNO Early Learning and Child Care teams to explore the fantastic programs and services for MNO citizens and families. Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST Registration Period: March 25 – April 8, 2024 Come and connect with the passionate teams behind these MNO Early

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