News & Events

Sovon lé zabèy (Save the bees) Climate change, pesticide use and habitat loss have contributed to insect and, specifically, bee population decline in Canada. MNO citizens can help support bee populations right in their own backyards! The MNO Native Bee Monitoring Project encourages Métis households to support local bees, specifically solitary bees that nest in

In a momentous meeting centered on Reconciliation and relationship-building, Indigenous leadership, including Métis National Council (MNC) President Cassidy Caron, journeyed to Buckingham Palace in the UK for an intimate audience with His Majesty King Charles III on May 4, 2023. The historic Crown-Indigenous meeting is being hailed by leaders as “the first of its kind”

What We Heard About COVID-19 Vaccine Behaviour From Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario Community Report The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging and stressful for Métis Nation of Ontario communities, bringing with it new changes, disruptions, and isolation. Until recently, little was known about the unique experiences of Metis people in Ontario and beyond

Special Assembly to Implement the Results of Province-Wide Plebiscite Dear Métis Citizens, At the end of last year, I wrote to remind all of our citizens that 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in R. v. Powley, and to provide an update on our next steps in relation

MNO Expresses Condolences on Passing of Donald Fiddler It is with great sadness that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) shares the loss of Donald Richard Fiddler. Don was a deeply passionate member of the Métis community with a life and career that focused on empowering others and support of Indigenous Education, Health and Arts

MEMORANDUM Special Assembly to Implement the Results of Province-wide Plebiscite To: All MNO CitizensFrom: Hank Rowlinson, MNO ChairDate: Friday, April 28, 2023Subject: Notice of 2023 Special General Assembly The PCMNO has now officially called a one-day, in-person special General Assembly (“Special Assembly”) pursuant to the MNO Bylaws. Based on the MNO Bylaws and MNO Policy

Applications are now open for the MNO 2023 Canoe Expedition! Métis youth, aged 15-18, who are citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario, or whose parents are MNO citizens can apply for one of two 1-week sessions this summer. Participants will learn camp skills and experience the thrill of travelling in freighter canoes on open

Calling all Early Learning Métis artists! We are excited to announce that our team has decided to write our second Early Learning Christmas Book. We are “pining” for Metis Artists ages 0-12 to apply to have their Christmas illustrations “spruce” up our book! All Métis children are welcome to participate if they meet the following

Update on Planning for Special Assembly in June 2023  The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (“PCMNO”) met on April 20, 2023, and approved a resolution related to the upcoming, to-be-called special General Assembly (“Special Assembly”). A copy of this resolution is available here. This resolution provides further direction on certain action items identified

Special MNO All-Citizen Town Hall Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 PM Eastern Time All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to an online Town Hall on Thursday, April 20, 2023. This Town Hall will provide important updates on ongoing MNO self-government negotiations and implementation and an update on upcoming self-government recognition