News & Events

Métis Nation of Ontario takes bold steps to address urgent housing needs in Midland   The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce the upcoming groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in Midland, Ontario, which will transform the local housing landscape for Métis citizens and respond to critical community needs. The groundbreaking

Affordable Métis Nation of Ontario Housing Initiative Addresses Critical Need in Toronto [Toronto, ONTARIO, October 19, 2023] The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the unveiling of six new affordable rental units at “The Humber” located at 10 Wilby Crescent in Weston, Toronto. A ribbon-cutting event will be held on October 24

The UPC  is a step-tracking challenge which will takes 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 support participants with registrations, step tracking reporting and encouragement.  Participants interested

Hybrid PCMNO Meeting Held in Ottawa September 18, 2023   On September 18, 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 staff on key

MNO Launches Fish Monitoring Program Respect for the lands and waters is a fundamental element to Métis culture and way-of-life. Therefore, awareness and understanding concerning of the health of our waterways and ecosystems is always a priority. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is launching a series of fish monitoring surveys to hear from Métis

Welcome to Waste Reduction Week! The third week of October is Waste Reduction week, it is part of the Circular Economy month that occurs every October since 2001, created by the Circular Innovation Council. The purpose of the campaign is to educate and bring awareness on protecting our planet by creating the solutions to the

Métis Nation of Ontario All Citizen Town Hall on October 18 MNO All Citizen Town Hall Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:00PM to 8:00PM All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to an online Town Hall on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. MNO President Margaret Froh will share information about the recent PCMNO meeting, and

MNO research team attends international vaccine conference in Scotland Recently, a team of researchers traveled abroad to present Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) COVID-19 research findings at the 17th Vaccine Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. From September 24-27, the conference gathered a global network of research experts to share knowledge and form relationships. Participating at the

Anne-Marie Armstrong is the 2023 MNO Volunteer of the Year Sunset Country Métis Council Secretary Anne-Marie Armstrong has been selected as this year’s Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Volunteer of the Year! Anne-Marie Armstrong is a longtime member of the Sunset Country Métis Council (SCMC) in the Northwest Ontario Métis Community (MNO Region One) and

MNO holds Third Annual Louis Riel Day Pancake Dinner and Social Gathering Each year on November 16 the Métis people mark Louis Riel Day. While this annual day of recognition is a somber commemoration — it is also an opportunity to recognize Riel’s many contributions to Canada, highlight the historic contemporary achievements of the Métis