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Inviting all MNO citizens to a virtual Regional Gathering on Climate Change programming during March 2023! The MNO is developing climate change mitigation and adaptation programing. This event will give citizens the opportunity to share input to help the MNO in its program development, as well as learn about current best practices. Regional Schedule of

Climate Change: From Anxiety to Action MNO hosts virtual Climate Change Youth Forum   If the conversations emerging from last month’s Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Climate Change Youth Forum are any indication when it comes to the future of the MNO — and the planet — Métis youth are a true force of nature.

PCMNO passes Resolution on Plebiscite results Next Steps The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) met on March 8, 2023, and approved a resolution setting out the next steps for the Plebiscite results. A copy of the full resolution is available here. While the PCMNO has not officially called a special General

  Métis-focused Ecological Footprint Calculator Try it here Métis-focused Ecological Footprint Calculator  Do you know the impact your lifestyle has on the environment in your community? Calculate your ecological footprint and explore sustainable solutions you can use to minimize your eco impact. The Métis-focused Ecological Footprint Calculator (Manyèr èkawlawjik michif de traké) is a fun,

So, you’ve decided that homeownership is right for you… now what? This 3-part workshop series hosted by the MNO Financial Literacy Program will walk you through the homebuying process and what you need to know as you prepare to buy your first home. The first 45-minute workshop covers budgeting for homeownership – understanding how your

RECAP: Hybrid PCMNO Meeting held in Ottawa  March 8, 2023 On March 8, 2023 a hybrid meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held in downtown Ottawa with elected MNO leadership, staff and citizens attending the session both virtually and in-person. PCMNO were provided updates from Métis Nation of

The Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council was presented with a 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award at a ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on February 23. The award was one of several given to those who made exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity in 2022. The Sault

Ottawa, ON (March 1, 2023) – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has now completed a province-wide plebiscite that has provided all of its citizens over the age of 16 an opportunity to have their voices heard on an issue of fundamental importance to the MNO as a Métis government. The Plebiscite: OVERVIEW Over an

On February 28, 2023, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) concluded its province-wide plebiscite (“Plebiscite”) on next steps related to the Registry Review process, which was called in accordance with the 2022 Annual General Assembly’s (“AGA”) direction in resolution AGA220820-02. The Plebiscite was conducted over an 82-day period between December 8, 2022, and February 28,