News & Events

Senior’s community Le Villageois secures new financing with help from MNO   The community at Le Villageois de Lafontaine in Tiny, Ontario is truly unique. From its central location in the heart of the Village of Lafontaine, to its proximity to parks, community centres and more, Le Villageois provides over 60 seniors with both a

The Métis Nation of Ontario will be continuing their Alterative Care recruitment information sessions (formally known as foster care) virtually. Supporting the welfare of Métis children and youth has been established as a top priority for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). There are currently many Métis children within the child welfare system who would benefit

OBITUARY MNO mourns passing of Phil McGuire—a proud steward of the land   The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil McGuire, a proud MNO citizen and Captain of the Hunt in Region 2. An avid outdoorsman, Phil spent a lot of his time in the backwoods of Lake

Métis youth joined together to reflect and hold space for one another at the Expressions of Wellness Through Culture Winter Youth Retreat from January 27 to 29, 2023. Gathering at the Canadian Ecology Centre in Mattawa, the weekend marked the Metis Nation of Ontario Youth Council’s (MNOYC) first-ever youth retreat in collaboration with the Weaving

*Please note the session will be in French* Join us on Monday, February 20, 2023 for a virtual interactive author meeting and story that will reveal the magic of a violin with French author Micheline Marchand. Micheline Marchand is a Franco-Ontarian and descendant of Métis from the Great Lakes. She is a writer from Lafontaine who

The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Family Supports team invites parents/guardians to attend a series of information sessions to learn more about the MNO’s Family Supports Programs. PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are specific to Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen families currently or interested in being supported by these programs and

Important signing ceremony in MNO Region 8 All nine Regional Implementation Agreements have now been signed by MNO citizens across the province The last of nine Regional Implementation Agreements (RIA) was signed by Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Region 8 leadership, marking a significant step forward in MNO’s path of self-government on January 22, 2023.

Métis Baby Bundle Kits The MNO ELCC Baby Bundle Kit for expecting Métis families is now open for applications. Applicants will be placed on a waitlist through the Survey Monkey Application Portal and contacted with further details. Once your application is approved, the kit will ship to you within 4-6 weeks.  The Baby Bundle Kit

Métis Youth Wellness Connection: Let’s chat about Métis Finger Weaving Thursday February 16, 2023 @ 6:30-8 pm EST For Ages 8 to 18 years Join us to learn more about the basics of finger weaving and the history of the Métis sash, all supplies will be provided to participants. Maximum of 30 participants, spots are first

This summer, bold and daring Métis youth will paddle into history as part of the fifth Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Canoe Expedition 2023! This epic canoe trek will launch from Thunder Bay and end in Ottawa to kick-off the MNO’s 2023 Annual General Assembly. During this adventure of a lifetime participants will team up