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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

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 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

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

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 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

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.

“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

Toronto Mayor John Tory apologizes to Métis people for city’s role in 1885 Northwest Resistance Speaking to the need for reconciliation, Toronto Mayor John Tory participated in the 2022 Métis Nation of Ontario Annual General Assembly on Friday afternoon, issuing an apology on behalf of the City of Toronto for historic injustices against the Métis

Expressions of Interest – Captains of the Hunt To: All MNO citizens From: Margaret Froh, Chief Captain of the Hunt The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) harvest, grounded in the exercise of Métis rights, provides food and medicine for Métis families and communities; acts as a catalyst for the transfer of traditional knowledge to future