2023-24 Extra-Curricular Reimbursement Program pre-applications now open
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Extra-Curricular Reimbursement Program supports MNO citizens with children 0-12 years old with equipment purchases and/or the cost of activities that promote the health and well-being of Métis children. In response to the extraordinary response to last year’s program, the 2023-24 Extra-Curricular Reimbursement Program
Long overdue for federal government to recognize Ontario Métis
Long overdue for federal government to recognize Ontario Métis By Margaret Froh – President, Métis Nation of Ontario The Métis story in Ontario is one of resistance and resilience. In recent years, we have been writing a new chapter to our story with Canada based on reconciliation. This spring, we hope to solidify the progress
Meeting of the PCMNO – March 8, 2023
Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Wednesday, March 8, 2023 9:o0 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are welcome to observe business meetings of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The next PCMNO meeting is on
Canada and Métis Nation of Ontario sign updated Métis self-government agreement
Canada and Métis Nation of Ontario sign updated Métis self-government agreement February 24, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Métis Nation of Ontario Today, Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario announced that the parties have signed a Métis Government Recognition and Self Government Implementation Agreement (the “Agreement”). This Agreement
Seeking Volunteers for Tax Clinics
Give back to the community this tax season by becoming a volunteer tax preparer! The MNO is recruiting volunteers for four tax clinics in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto and Ottawa. These clinics would be available free of charge to individuals or seniors (55+) with income $45,000 or less. Interested volunteers please email: Maryj@metisnation.org and
Supportive Care during COVID-19: Project Recruitment Campaign
Are you a home care or long-term care user? Is your parent or grandparent? The Métis Nation of Ontario and ICES (formerly the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Services) would like to hear about your experiences and perceptions about home care and long-term care services in Ontario, particularly before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are
Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2023
On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Anti-Human Trafficking Program – Community Wellbeing Branch, will be bringing awareness to some powerful facts about human trafficking and how it effects our communities. Did You know? Did you know? February 22nd 2023, marks five years since the first Human Trafficking Awareness Day took place in Ontario. Did you
Kinship Supports Information Sessions
All MNO citizens are invited to a virtual information session regarding kinship supports and services. The purpose of this information session is to seek input from MNO citizens re kinship supports and services for MNO citizens who may be taking care of children or youth in their family or community. Topics for discussion include: •
MNO All-Citizen Town Hall
Special MNO All-Citizen Town Hall Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM Eastern Time All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to an online town hall on Tuesday February 21, 2023. Please join us for important updates on upcoming announcements on Métis self-government negotiations and implementation. This Town Hall will provide essential updates on
Métis Early Learning Virtual March Break Camp
The Early Learning and Child Care Team is excited to offer a March Break Virtual Camp, running over three (3) mornings over March Break 2023. The Métis Early Learning Virtual March Break Camp is open to Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12). The camp will provide participants with a