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The Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council was presented with a 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award at a ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on February 23. The award was one of several given to those who made exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity in 2022. The Sault

Ottawa, ON (March 1, 2023) – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has now completed a province-wide plebiscite that has provided all of its citizens over the age of 16 an opportunity to have their voices heard on an issue of fundamental importance to the MNO as a Métis government. The Plebiscite: OVERVIEW Over an

On February 28, 2023, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) concluded its province-wide plebiscite (“Plebiscite”) on next steps related to the Registry Review process, which was called in accordance with the 2022 Annual General Assembly’s (“AGA”) direction in resolution AGA220820-02. The Plebiscite was conducted over an 82-day period between December 8, 2022, and February 28,

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 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 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 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

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

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

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