June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day! A day to acknowledge and honour the histories, cultures, and achievements of Métis, First Nations and Inuit peoples. Check-out the list below for events hosted by or with the MNO Community Councils! Oshawa and Durham Métis Council host a free, fun, family event! Date: June 24, 2023 @ 10:00
Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario Responding to First Nation Attacks on Ontario Métis and Métis Denialism Métis denialism needs to stop. It was distasteful and violent in the 1990s when Premier Mike Harris and his Ministers attacked the very existence of Ontario Métis and our rights. It is distasteful and lateral violence when
Statement from MNO Chief Electoral Officer Results of Special Assembly Ballot Box Vote On June 17, 2023, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) held a one-day, in-person Special Assembly to consider and vote on a Special Resolution to amend the MNO Bylaws and MNO Registry Policy as well as adopt the Citizen Removal Appeals Policy.
MNO Special Assembly Confirms Removal of Incomplete Citizenship Files from MNO Registry On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) held a Special Assembly in Toronto, Ontario to follow through on the next steps related to the Registry Review process and the results of its recently held province-wide Plebiscite in relation to
The Métis Nation of Ontario is happy to announce that we have partnered to bring our citizens, staff and their families an exclusive mobile phone plan (powered by Rogers) designed to save you approximately 20-40% on your monthly bill. At the forefront of this innovative collaboration is our commitment to supporting MNO citizens by providing
On May 30, 2023 a 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. PCMNO were provided updates from staff on key files including developments in affordable housing initiatives; Self-Government and fiscal policies; and an in-camera discussion
The MNO is seeking original beadwork designs from Métis artists of any age for inclusion in an upcoming online project. These designs will be reimagined digitally and incorporated into an online interactive activity for all ages. Selected designs will be publicly displayed with artists receiving compensation for use and credit. Not all submissions will be
Former MNO President Gary Lipinski awarded Honorary Doctorate by Wilfrid Laurier University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxfgx7My6F0 WATERLOO, ON – Gary Lipinski, former president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, was among five accomplished Canadians receiving honorary degrees at Wilfrid Laurier University’s 2023 spring convocation ceremonies. “Gary Lipinski made a transformational impact on Ontario-Métis relations by successfully negotiating the
As we continue to work to advance self-government and support our communities, improving the health care system to meet the unique needs of our citizens is a key priority for the MNO, as is continuing to provide high-quality healing and wellness programs and services. You may have heard that the Canadian government, alongside the provinces