News & Events

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Message from MNO President Margaret Froh September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day to recognize and reflect on the legacy of Residential Schools and the intergenerational trauma these institutions inflicted upon survivors, their families and communities. Establishing a day for awareness and reflection was

Your voice is important! Seeking input from MNO citizens on Ontario’s Anti-Racism Strategy What is Ontario’s Anti-Racism Strategy? In 2017, Ontario released its Anti-Racism Strategic Plan which stipulates key objectives to “eliminate systemic racism and advance racial equity in Ontario for Indigenous, Black and Racialized populations.” To lead this initiative, the government, in 2016, established

Thames Bluewater Métis Council partners with Water Rangers in new video Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) communities are committed to the environmental stewardship, particularly of the lakes and waterways that sustain our way-of-life. The Thames Bluewater Métis Council (TBWMC) recently partnered with Water Rangers, a not-for-profit organization that focuses on empowering communities to know the

Disconnect to Reconnect: What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Tech Nadja Streiter Marie-Claire Conlin Paul Davis Dr. Edward Spector Technology is a vital tool in our day-to-day lives – and it’s constantly evolving. Children are being introduced to technology at younger ages and they have become incredibly versatile when it comes to navigating

Dear Métis Citizens, A few weeks ago, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens gathered in Toronto at our Annual General Assembly (AGA) to have their voices heard and celebrate our heritage and culture. We also took some time to discuss important updates to Métis rights assertions and the progress we have made in realizing Métis

The Post-Secondary Support Team of the Education and Training Branch are excited to host all aspiring Métis post-secondary students at our Virtual Post-Secondary Education Fair on Saturday October 15th from 1-3 p.m. We have invited our MNO Bursary partners, Ontario University and College representatives and Indigenous Centre representatives, to join us as exhibitors at our fair.

MNOYC Hosts 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference in Toronto In the days leading up to the 29th Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual General Assembly, over 100 Métis youth from across the province met in downtown Toronto for the 6th annual Métis Youth Leadership Conference. The “Exploring Culture Through Creation” themed conference was held from

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the relaunch of the “My Métis Story” – Métis language and culture documentation project, designed to bring families together to share their stories of Metis language, culture, and way of life experiences. The project looks to document Métis language and culture, by supporting participants to

Métis Nation of Ontario Women’s Council Hosts Successful Annual General Meeting in Toronto   On August 19, 2022 a gathering of Métis women and Two-Spirit identifying citizens met in Toronto for the 2022 Métis Nation of Ontario Women’s Council (MNOWC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the presentation of the annual Women Honouring Women Award. MNOWC President

September 19 is Powley Day As Métis, we stand up and stand strong for the rights, respect and recognition of our families and communities. 19 years ago, alongside the Métis Governments in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, the Métis Nation of Ontario celebrated a unanimous decision in Canada’s highest court. That was the end