Early Learning Christmas Gift Program – CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in the 2023 ELCC Christmas Program. The Program is now closed. Due to the overwhelming response, the program is closed to new applications. We will review all applications in the portal and notify successful families in a couple of weeks. If you want to apply to the waitlist, please follow
2nd Annual Walking Challenge
Registration is OPEN for the 2nd Annual Urban Portage Challenge (UPC). The UPC is a step-tracking challenge which will take place provincially from August 15 to November 14, 2023. The ultimate goal of the UPC is to support Métis people to become more physically active together. There are “Community Champions” located throughout the province to
ELCC Christmas Book Illustrations
The Great Métis Christmas Feast “The Great Métis Christmas Feast” is the Métis Nation of Ontario’s second early learning Christmas book, written by our Early Learning and Child Care book working group. When we thought about what the illustrations should be, we decided who better to illustrate the book than Métis children. We received so
Recap: PCMNO Meeting Held August 8-9, 2023
PCMNO MEETING RECAP AUGUST 8-9, 2023 On August 8-9, 2023 the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) held a virtual session over Zoom in lead up to the 2023 MNO Annual General Assembly. Following an update from President Froh and a review on national matters, PCMNO were provided with presentations on key
Métis Scholars Meet and Greet
Are you a Métis graduate student, instructor of post-secondary courses, or faculty members? MNO is hosting a social event to connect Métis who are involved in academic research across the province. Come introduce yourself and your work, and meet other Métis scholars. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about all of the
MNO joins OPSEU for Indigenous Conference Circle
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was pleased to join the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) as they gathered for their 3rd Indigenous Conference Circle. The Circle was an opportunity for all OPSEU members to immerse themselves in a special knowledge-sharing event – Discovering the Métis – The people of the Sash. The conference,
Métis Early Learning Fall In-Person Camp 2023
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites Métis families to our Early Learning Fall In-Person Camp from September 28 to October 1, 2023. The Early Learning Fall Camp is open to children ages 3-12 and their immediate family (parents/guardians or caregivers, siblings, and other family members who reside in the same household). The Fall Camp
A Healthy Home: Much More Than Just a Physical Structure for MNO Citizens
Starting from 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 4,100 MNO citizens contributed to this project through an online survey. In addition, 36
Revitalizing Our Stories, Histories, Alliances and Relationships
Revitalizing Our Stories, Histories, Alliances and Relationships As a part of the ongoing implementation of Métis self-government, the Powley case and Métis rights in Ontario, the 30th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Métis Nation of Ontario passed a resolution to develop and implement a multi-year, multi-faceted strategy, entitled, “Revitalizing Our Stories, Histories, Alliances and
MNO concludes 30th Annual General Assembly
Métis Nation of Ontario Concludes 30th Annual General Assembly Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Landmark Decision in R. v. Powley on Métis Rights Ottawa, ON (August 21, 2023) – Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) concluded its 30th Annual General Assembly (AGA) held on August 17th to 20th in Ottawa.