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About the Session Join the MNO and guest presenter Erin Houston from OK2BeMe for a session discussing freedom of expression within the early years. Erin is the Community Engagement Lead at Okay2BeMe, which offers a set of supportive services for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) and questioning kids, teens, adults, and

Métis Nation of Ontario Applauds Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee’s Adoption of Bill C-53 OTTAWA – Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) applauds the adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN). “It has

Your Voice Matters! Join MNO’s Anti-Racism Strategy Engagement Ontario is actively tackling systemic racism, and your input is crucial in shaping the province’s Anti-Racism Strategy! In 2016, the Ontario government created the Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) to work with communities in developing and implementing anti-hate strategies. The Anti-Racism Strategic Plan focuses on ending systemic racism and

Conserving Aquatic Species at Risk!Engagement Sessions for all MNO citizens The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Rights, Research, and Policy Branch invite you to participate in a policy engagement focusing on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation policy update. The MNO is partnering with Shared Values Solutions (SVS) to

Representatives from across the Métis Nation and the Federal government met in Ottawa on January 31 as part of the Canada-Métis Nation Permanent Bilateral Mechanism. Ottawa, ON – Yesterday, the Métis Nation and the Government of Canada held the first Permanent Bilateral Mechanism (PBM) meeting of 2024. The PBM is a means of collaborative partnership

World Wetlands Day 2024 Happy World Wetlands Day, Métis Nation of Ontario! Let’s celebrate and appreciate the incredible diversity and importance of wetlands in our beautiful province. Did you know that wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, filtering water and mitigating climate change? Fun Facts about Wetlands: Wetlands are home to a rich

Purpose of the Kits and the Giveaway The purpose of an emergency preparedness kit is to help families following an emergency situation. The kit has 72 hours’ worth of supplies to help with food, water, heat, lighting, and sanitation, along first aid supplies, which are vital in emergency situations especially in isolated locations where an

The Housing & Infrastructure branch is hosting gatherings on the Housing & Homelessness Action Plan from February 7-13 to inform the development of a 10-year Action Plan. The plan will address housing and homelessness challenges Métis Nation of Ontario citizens face. The engagements are just one part of a comprehensive process to gather insights, ideas,

MNO Youth Attend International Climate Change Forums Highlighting the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council’s (MNOYC) commitment to climate action and sustainability, Jordyn Playne and Evan Accettola served as MNO climate change ambassadors at two significant global forums: COP28 in Dubai and the 2023 Student Energy Summit (SES) in Abu Dhabi. These conferences serve as

On behalf of the MNO we are writing to advise that PCMNO Councillor David Dusome has been removed from his position with the PCMNO as Regional Councillor for Region 7 of the MNO, effective January 17, 2024. Councillor Dusome’s resignation has left a vacancy in Region 7. Due to the proximity of the PCMNO election,