What We Heard About COVID-19 Vaccine Behaviour From Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario Community Report The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging and stressful for Métis Nation of Ontario communities, bringing with it new changes, disruptions, and isolation. Until recently, little was known about the unique experiences of Metis people in Ontario and beyond
Special Assembly to Implement the Results of Province-Wide Plebiscite Dear Métis Citizens, At the end of last year, I wrote to remind all of our citizens that 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in R. v. Powley, and to provide an update on our next steps in relation
MNO Expresses Condolences on Passing of Donald Fiddler It is with great sadness that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) shares the loss of Donald Richard Fiddler. Don was a deeply passionate member of the Métis community with a life and career that focused on empowering others and support of Indigenous Education, Health and Arts
MEMORANDUM Special Assembly to Implement the Results of Province-wide Plebiscite To: All MNO Citizens From: Hank Rowlinson, MNO Chair Date: Friday, April 28, 2023 Subject: Notice of 2023 Special General Assembly The PCMNO has now officially called a one-day, in-person special General Assembly (“Special Assembly”) pursuant to the MNO Bylaws. Based on the MNO Bylaws
Applications are now open for the MNO 2023 Canoe Expedition! Métis youth, aged 15-18, who are citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario, or whose parents are MNO citizens can apply for one of two 1-week sessions this summer. Participants will learn camp skills and experience the thrill of travelling in freighter canoes on open
Calling all Early Learning Métis artists! We are excited to announce that our team has decided to write our second Early Learning Christmas Book. We are “pining” for Metis Artists ages 0-12 to apply to have their Christmas illustrations “spruce” up our book! All Métis children are welcome to participate if they meet the following
Update on Planning for Special Assembly in June 2023 The Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (“PCMNO”) met on April 20, 2023, and approved a resolution related to the upcoming, to-be-called special General Assembly (“Special Assembly”). A copy of this resolution is available here. This resolution provides further direction on certain action items identified
Special MNO All-Citizen Town Hall Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 PM Eastern Time All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to an online Town Hall on Thursday, April 20, 2023. This Town Hall will provide important updates on ongoing MNO self-government negotiations and implementation and an update on upcoming self-government recognition
Métis Nation of Ontario attends United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Ontario Métis delegates bring priorities around UNDRIP, Métis health, and climate change to the international stage Ottawa, ON – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is part of a Métis National Council (MNC) delegation attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
MNO partnering with the Government of Ontario on improvements to the health of the Great Lakes The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is receiving $366,000 in funding across three years from the Government of Ontario to enable Métis communities to take a more active and collaborative role in the design, development and implementation of Great