News & Events

2026 Summer Child Care Subsidy Program for School-age Children The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Program and Services team is excited to announce enhancements to the Summer Child Care Subsidy Program to help families with school-age children access high-quality child care or day camp during the summer months. The program

TYRMC hosts winter rendezvous for Métis families Métis families came together for a memorable winter rendezvous filled with connection and Métis activities, hosted by the Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) over the weekend of February 21–22. Workshops included beading, canning, finger‑weaving, jigging, and the crowd‑favourite snowshoe sled‑pull. o view the full weekend agenda,

Beadwork, Belonging, and Becoming Weaving identity, spirit, and sustainability into every creation For Wenzdae Brewster, art is a part of life. It is lived, carried, and carefully tended. As an Afro-Indigenous artist, and a member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community, her creative journey has been shaped by cultural richness and complexity. Growing up surrounded

Nominations open for the Women Honouring Women Award The 2026 Women Honouring Women Award nominations are now open. Presented at the MNO Annual General Assembly (AGA) in August, this award celebrates the remarkable contributions of Métis women who have made a difference through volunteerism, leadership, and cultural advocacy. The award is presented by the Métis

What happened at PCMNO February 17, 2026 Métis leadership from across Ontario gathered on February 17 for a regular meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). From child and family services to infrastructure planning and business development, the afternoon was packed with updates, decisions, and important conversations about how the

MNO Participates in Cannexus: Canada’s Largest Bilingual Career Development Conference The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was proud to participate in Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference. Cannexus brings together career development professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across Canada to explore the latest research, tools, and strategies shaping the country’s workforce. The conference provides

Gabrielle Moreau named 2026 Rhodes Scholar Robertson Scholar and MNO Youth Council member earns one of the world’s top academic awards “I couldn’t believe it when I got the call—I sat there in disbelief for a few minutes — I thought I might have imagined it,” says Gabrielle Moreau, a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship recipient. Gabrielle

Supporting Métis Mental Wellness during the winter months The winter months are often the most difficult time for mental health. Shorter daylight hours, colder temperatures, and fewer opportunities for social connection can contribute to increased stress, low mood, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Research from the Canadian Psychological Association indicates that approximately 15 per cent of Canadians will

From Georgian Bay to Coast-to-Coast How James Quinn turned friendship and a love of fishing into a Canadian seafood business With roots in the Georgian Bay Métis Community around Penetanguishene, James Quinn grew up with a strong connection to the water. Long before he considered starting a seafood business, fishing was simply part of daily

Accepting Nominations for the MNO Volunteer of the Year Award Every year since 2006, the Volunteer of the Year Award has been presented to a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who has made ongoing contributions to their community and the MNO as a whole. This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the MNO