Sault Ste. Marie bells ring for Reconciliation
https://youtu.be/aeF0_zcFSdE Today marks 172 years since the Crown acknowledged and committed to protect the rights to land of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community in the Robinson-Huron Treaty negotiations. That solemn commitment remains unfulfilled today, and reconciliation is stalled without it. This morning, the bell in the steeple of the Sault Métis Centre — the
2nd MNO Climate Change Forum
“We, the Métis are a people of the lands, which gave rise to our history and tradition and culture.” – MNO Statement of Prime Purpose We face complex challenges pertaining to the health of our planet, particularly regarding climate change. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens can play an important role in addressing climate
Self-Government Simulation for Métis Youth
Important work is being done on the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreement by the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council, and others to further Métis Self-Governance. 21 Emerging Leaders aged 16-29 will participate in knowledge-transfer, skill-building, and practical governance experience to lead the next generation of Métis peoples, Métis
MNO’s Métis Foster Parent Recruitment Campaign
Keeping Métis Children in Métis Homes | Gardé no ptsi din mèzon Métis Supporting the welfare of Métis children and youth is a top priority for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). There are currently many Métis children within the child welfare system who would benefit from the stability of a loving and compassionate household.
Louis Riel Pancake Dinner
Update (October 14, 2022)– Thank you all for your interest in the Louis Riel Pancake Dinner. Due to the large response of applicants, this event is at capacity, and we will not be accepting new applications. “My People will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake it will be the artists who give them
A Thanksgiving Message from the PCMNO
A Thanksgiving Message from the PCMNO Thanksgiving is a special time to come together with loved ones, to count our blessings, and to express gratitude for all that we have, and all that we have achieved in the past year. Like our ancestors, we share a deep connection and respect for the natural world
‘Orange Shirt Day’ Goes Online for MNO Citizens
‘Orange Shirt Day’ Goes Online for MNO Citizens On September 30th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) held a virtual Orange Shirt Day event online in recognition of the Indian Residential School legacy and its devastating impacts on Indigenous communities. Now recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, over 45
Learning Session: Individual Education Plans for Métis students in K-12
Do you have school-aged Métis children attending K-12 Public Education in Ontario and are looking for support and resources through the MNO? MNO’s Education Support Advocates (ESA) are pleased to invite families to attend an ‘Individual Education Plans’ learning session. In this session, the concepts of Individual Education Plans (IEP) are explored. Our ESA Advocates
Take the MNO Housing Census!
Housing Census The Métis Nation of Ontario’s first-ever Housing Census has now launched! You can complete the survey online, by calling 1-866-905-3437, or you may receive a call from a Léger interviewer to do the survey over the phone. Our goal is to have as many MNO Citizens as possible complete the survey. This will give us the full story
Orange Shirt Day – Community Colouring Book
Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of our Children and Families continues to be a top priority for the Métis Nation of Ontario. As we mark the importance of Orange Shirt Day today, we hope that you will be inspired to find ways to continue on with this important work all year long. MNO Healing and