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Dear Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario, As Chief Electoral Officer responsible for overseeing the conduct of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) Registry Review Province-wide Plebiscite (click here to be taken to the main Plebiscite page), it is my pleasure to announce the opening of voting today. Voting commenced at 8:30 AM (ET) and

A Métis community in the Abitibi Region exists and isn’t going anywhere Our rights, though historically denied, continue to exist as constitutionally protected rights today. These rights coexist with First Nation rights. By Jacques Picotte Dec. 7, 2022 There is a sad irony to a First Nation leader denying the existence of the Métis people and

Sharing has always been an important part of Métis culture and food always brings our communities together across territories. This fall, the Abitibi Inland Métis Community (Region 3) and the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (Region 4) came together in Chapleau to share food, visit with old friends, and exchange the fruits of this year’s harvest.

Congratulations to Métis Nation of Alberta on ratifying Constitution Today is an incredible day for our Métis relations in Alberta, but also for the entire Métis Nation. Our strength is in our unity, so when one Métis government makes history with their outstanding accomplishment, we all benefit. This was the largest ratification vote by an

  IMPORTANT UPDATE Voting period in MNO province-wide Plebiscite extended to February 28, 2023 Details Here NOTICE OF VOTE: ​Province-wide Plebiscite on next steps related to Registry Review Consistent with Resolution No. AGA220820-02 adopted by the 2022 MNO Annual General Assembly, a province-wide plebiscite vote (“Plebiscite”) has been called, that will give all MNO citizens

2-Day Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Thursday, November 24, 2022 from 9:00AM – 4:30PM Friday, November 25, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 12:00PM 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

Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. During that year, Riel led Métis people in the Northwest Resistance- a stand against the Government of Canada encroaching on Metis rights and our way-of-life. Every year MNO citizens, MNO Chartered

Remembrance Day message from the PCMNO As we mark Remembrance Day, we invite all citizens to share in a moment of silence as we honour those who have served so bravely in war and in peace. Defending Canada before there was Canada, our veterans risked their own lives to protect the freedom of our nation

Kate Stewart-McNeil appointed PCMNO Councilor for Region 8 Kate Stewart-McNeil  will represent Region 8 on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). At the November 7 meeting of the PCMNO, a secret ballot vote was held to appoint a new PCMNO Regional Councilor and fill a vacancy in Region 8. Kate brings

Indigenous Veterans Day 2022 A Message From the PCMNO   Today we mark Indigenous Veterans Day and proudly salute Métis, First Nations and Inuit who serve. In our era of reconciliation, honouring the contributions and sacrifices of these brave veterans is key to greater understanding and healing.  Métis involvement in the defense of Canada began