Otawn: A Métis youth in-person cultural camp
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is happy to announce the return of our in-person Métis Youth Cultural Camp! The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Youth Cultural Camp is a great opportunity for Métis youth (grade 10 to 12) to participate in cultural activities in-person. The camp will celebrate Métis history as well as
Métis Early Learning Fall In-Person Camp
Update (2022/09/21)- Thank you for your interest in the 2022 ELCC Fall In-Person Camp. The program is now closed as we have reached program capacity. We will re-launch the program in the Winter of 2023. The Métis Nation of Ontario’s Early Learning Child Care Team would like to invite Métis families to our first Fall
Understanding the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty #3
Understanding the Halfbreed Adhesion to Treaty #3 Historically, it was the policy of the Government of Canada (“Canada”) to not negotiate treaties with Métis communities, as it encountered them from Ontario westward in what was then known as the historic North-West. Instead, Canada attempted to settle Métis land-related claims through the Manitoba Act, 1870 or
ELCC Christmas Book Illustrations
The Hunt for the Perfect Métis Family Christmas Tree La chas pour awb de Nowèl parfè pour unn famiy Métis A Métis Christmas Story “The Hunt for the Perfect Métis Family Christmas Tree” is the Métis Nation of Ontario’s first early learning Christmas book, written by two MNO citizens. When the ELCC team thought about
Statement from MNO on the tragedy in James Smith Cree Nation and the village of Weldon, SK
Statement from MNO on the tragedy in James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, Saskatchewan Our hearts go out to those who have been affected by the senseless tragedy that took place in James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, Saskatchewan this past weekend. We extend our deepest condolences
Region 8 PCMNO Councillor Position vacancy
This notice, sent on behalf of Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Chair Hank Rowlinson, is to inform Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens residing in Region 8 that the position of Region 8 Councillor on the PCMNO has become vacant due to the resignation of Councillor Karen Derocher. The PCMNO is
Métis Early Learning Christmas Gift Program 2022
Update (September 6, 2022) -Thank you for your interest in the 2022 ELCC Christmas Program. Due to the large response of applicants, this program is at capacity, and we will not be accepting new applications. Following its success in 2021, we are excited to bring the Métis Early Learning Christmas Gift Program back for 2022!
Métis Nation of Ontario celebrates successful 29th Annual General Assembly
Métis Nation of Ontario concludes successful 29th Annual General Assembly More than 400 Métis citizens, leaders, guests and staff from across Ontario gathered in Toronto for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) 29th Annual General Assembly from August 18 to 21, 2022. “What amazing days. Our Assemblies are truly democracy in action,” said MNO President
2022 AGA Vendors
The 29th AGA was a tremendous success with community and leadership gathering to set a course for the coming year. Not only was it filled with productive business meetings, but creative vendors gathered to showcase and sell their products. The vendors sold sashes, beading, woodwork, prints and more during the three day event from August 19-21.
Kathleen Anderson named MNO Volunteer of the Year
“She is a gem” Kathleen Anderson named MNO Volunteer of the Year Since 2006, the Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Volunteer of the Year Award has been presented to a Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizen who has made ongoing contributions to the MNO and their own community. Congratulations go to Kathleen Anderson who was announced as the