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Métis people in Ontario are at greater risk for a number of cancers The Métis community experiences higher rates of cancer compared to non-Indigenous adults and women are below national target rates for mammograms. By Margaret Froh, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario After a routine mammogram in early June, it was discovered that

Métis Early Learning Virtual Fall Camp (3-12 Years) The Early Learning and Child Care Team is excited to offer a Fall Virtual Camp, running over three (3) evenings in December. The Métis Early Learning Virtual Fall Camp is open to Métis early learners between the ages of three (3) and twelve (12). The camp will

On the morning of October 22, 1993 A harvest message from MNO President Margaret Froh On the morning of October 22, 1993, Steve Powley and his son, Roddy, set out hunting. They headed north from home in Sault Ste. Marie, and at about 9 a.m., they shot and killed a bull moose near Old Goulais

https://youtu.be/aeF0_zcFSdE Today marks 172 years since the Crown acknowledged and committed to protect the rights to land of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community in the Robinson-Huron Treaty negotiations. That solemn commitment remains unfulfilled today, and reconciliation is stalled without it. This morning, the bell in the steeple of the Sault Métis Centre — the

“We, the Métis are a people of the lands, which gave rise to our history and tradition and culture.” – MNO Statement of Prime Purpose We face complex challenges pertaining to the health of our planet, particularly regarding climate change. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens can play an important role in addressing climate

Important work is being done on the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreement by the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council, and others to further Métis Self-Governance. 21 Emerging Leaders aged 16-29 will participate in knowledge-transfer, skill-building, and practical governance experience to lead the next generation of Métis peoples, Métis

Keeping Métis Children in Métis Homes | Gardé no ptsi din mèzon Métis Supporting the welfare of Métis children and youth is a top priority for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). There are currently many Métis children within the child welfare system who would benefit from the stability of a loving and compassionate household.

Update (October 14, 2022)– Thank you all for your interest in the Louis Riel Pancake Dinner. Due to the large response of applicants, this event is at capacity, and we will not be accepting new applications.  “My People will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake it will be the artists who give them

A Thanksgiving Message from the PCMNO Thanksgiving is a special time to come together with loved ones, to count our blessings, and to express gratitude for all that we have, and all that we have achieved in the past year. Like our ancestors, we share a deep connection and respect for the natural world and

‘Orange Shirt Day’ Goes Online for MNO Citizens   On September 30th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held a virtual Orange Shirt Day event online in recognition of the Indian Residential School legacy and its devastating impacts on Indigenous communities. Now recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, over 45