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CN Tower and Niagara Falls to be illuminated in honour of Louis Riel Day On November 16, the CN Tower and Niagara Falls will radiate red and blue to recognize Louis Riel’s many contributions to Canada and the Métis Nation     Toronto / Niagara, ON (November 14, 2023) – In recognition of Louis Riel

A Healthy Home: Much More Than Just a Physical Structure for MNO Citizens   Starting in the spring of 2022 through the winter of 2023, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)-led housing and health study examined the effects of housing conditions on the mental, physical, and holistic health of Métis citizens living in Ontario. Over

Louis Riel Day Events 2023 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in marking the anniversary of the execution of Métis leader Louis Riel in 1885. Louis Riel Day on November 16 honours Riel’s sacrifice while celebrating Métis culture and resilience. This year carries great significance for the MNO as it

A call for action this Remembrance Day: rectifying the injustices of the LGBT Purge By Brian Prairie, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council This Remembrance Day, as we come together to pay tribute to the sacrifices of our courageous veterans, we are called to action. We must take further steps to raise

Join us for the MNO Defend & Empower workshop, a special event honouring Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Women’s Abuse Prevention Month, recognized every November. In Part One of the workshop, we’ll dive into topics such as domestic violence, intimate partner violence, red flags, the cycle of abuse, various types of abuse, and victim services.

(Ottawa, ON) The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is extremely disappointed at the ongoing inaction in tackling the persistent and unjust trend of over-incarceration affecting Indigenous Peoples. With the Métis community comprising 27 percent of all Indigenous individuals in federal custody, it is crucial to address the root causes that lead to a significant number

The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) working group is excited to announce that we are looking for past or present Métis superhero nominees to potentially be featured in the next book for our “A Real Life Métis Superhero” series. We are calling on all Métis Nation of Ontario citizens to nominate a Métis citizen

Virtual PCMNO Meeting Held October 10, 2023 On October 10, 2023 a virtual meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held via Zoom with elected MNO leadership, staff and citizens attending the session online. During the President’s Update, President Froh addressed national matters, including recent meetings with the Métis

Métis Nation of Ontario hosts Métis Rights Conference in Sault Ste. Marie MNO celebrates its 30th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the landmark Powley Decision   Sault Ste. Marie, ON (November 6, 2023) – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting a Métis Rights Conference from November 5 to 8, 2023 at the

The Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty No. 3 is the only instance of a Métis community collectively adhering to one of the historic treaties negotiated with First Nations across Canada. In the 1870s, Métis pressed their land and rights claims in the Fort Frances area and ultimately negotiated with Canada and collectively signed on to the