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RECAP: Hybrid PCMNO Meeting held in Ottawa  March 8, 2023 On March 8, 2023 a hybrid meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) was held in downtown Ottawa with elected MNO leadership, staff and citizens attending the session both virtually and in-person. PCMNO were provided updates from Métis Nation of

Proud Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen and Sault Ste. Marie resident Evelyn Richards celebrated her 100th birthday on January 6, 2023. “She’s been an inspiration to me in most of the things that I’ve done,” said Evelyn’s son Dr. Wayne Richards in an interview with SooToday.com. Her son Wayne is one of Evelyn’s four

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