News & Events

Toronto & York Region Métis Council and MNO Region 8 host holiday lunchEvent Turned a Winter Day into a Celebration of Community Heavy snowfall and cold temperatures didn’t stop Métis citizens and community members from gathering for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) and Region 8 Holiday Lunch

Clear Waters Métis Council warms spirits with Winter Feast Set against the backdrop of more than 40 World War II aircraft, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Clear Waters Métis Council (CWMC) held its Winter Feast, bringing together leadership and community members for an evening of culture and celebration at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

MNO Driver Licence/Education Funding Program- Apply Now! Reliable transportation is a significant element in securing and maintaining employment—especially for Métis citizens residing in rural, remote, or underserved areas. To address these challenges, the MNO has opened the application for the Driver’s Licence/Education Funding Program, removing barriers to employment by investing in driver education. The program

What happened at PCMNO – January 21, 2026 Métis leadership from across Ontario gathered on January 21 for a regular meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). From youth leadership to housing to climate action, the day was packed with updates, decisions, and important conversations about how the MNO can

MNO staff joins National ISET Gathering to advance Indigenous Employment and Training MNO staff joined Indigenous employment and training leaders from across the country at the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Gathering in Ottawa to share knowledge and strengthen approaches to Indigenous workforce development. The gathering was a celebration of the strength and impact of Indigenous-led, distinctions-based services supporting

Métis Recipe Callout: Share your Favourite Recipes Métis family that love cooking together—we want to hear from you! The Métis Nation of Ontario Early Learning and Child Care program is gathering family favourite recipes from Métis children and families to celebrate the joy of cooking, culture, and connection. Whether it’s bannock, berry jam, or a

Métis Families Gather for a Weekend of Culture and Celebration at Family Rendezvous Métis families from across Ontario gathered for the annual MNO Family Rendezvous at Deerhurst Resort from November 27–30, 2025—an opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and one another as the holiday season approached. Hosted by the MNO Events team, with support from programs

Year in Review 2024–2025: Advancing Métis Rights, Building Stronger Communities Over the past year, Métis citizens, leaders, and partners across Ontario have helped move the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) forward in meaningful and lasting ways. From advances in self-government to new investments in housing, health, climate action, and youth, this year reflects a government

Métis Early Learning Spring Virtual Camp 2026 Building Métis Memories: A Family Storytelling Journey Building Métis Memories: A Family Storytelling Journey is a new workshop series that brings families together through hands-on building, crafts, and shared storytelling. Designed for young children, the activities support learning while helping families create meaningful connections and lasting memories. Families will

Calling all Metis Households in Thunder Bay! Are you interested in preventing microplastics from entering Lake Superior? In partnership with EcoSuperior, we have a limited number of washing machine filters, for free, to give to Metis households in Thunder Bay! These filters are designed to screen your washing machine’s effluent for microplastics before they enter