News & Events

Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. During that year, Riel led Métis people in the Northwest Resistance- a stand against the Government of Canada encroaching on Metis rights and our way-of-life. Every year MNO citizens, MNO Chartered

Remembrance Day message from the PCMNO As we mark Remembrance Day, we invite all citizens to share in a moment of silence as we honour those who have served so bravely in war and in peace. Defending Canada before there was Canada, our veterans risked their own lives to protect the freedom of our nation

Kate Stewart-McNeil appointed PCMNO Councilor for Region 8 Kate Stewart-McNeil  will represent Region 8 on the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). At the November 7 meeting of the PCMNO, a secret ballot vote was held to appoint a new PCMNO Regional Councilor and fill a vacancy in Region 8. Kate brings

Indigenous Veterans Day 2022 A Message From the PCMNO   Today we mark Indigenous Veterans Day and proudly salute Métis, First Nations and Inuit who serve. In our era of reconciliation, honouring the contributions and sacrifices of these brave veterans is key to greater understanding and healing.  Métis involvement in the defense of Canada began

Métis storytellers from across the province have heard the call to share their #MetisVacciNation stories with us. Thank you to those who have contributed to this initiative. The MNO hopes to continue to uplift the voices of our community members. To read the submitted stories, scroll below. “I chose to get vaccinated for a few

All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are invited to join an online Ask the Expert Vaccine Town Hall from 7-9PM (EST) on Thursday, November 10th via Zoom and focused on the latest COVID-19 and vaccine developments. The Town Hall will include an update from MNO Leadership as well as a health expert panel featuring

New research study invites MNO citizens to ‘Sharing Circles’ on COVID-19 experiences Share your voice and help tell the story of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health and wellness of Métis in Ontario. The Métis Nation of Ontario is conducting sharing circles and/or individual interviews about Métis citizens’ experiences with their mental

November Meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Monday November 7, 2022 4:30 to 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) Agenda All Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens are welcome to observe business meetings of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). The next PCMNO meeting is on Monday,

Métis Nation of Ontario to hold a province-wide plebiscite on next steps related to the Registry Review At the Métis Nation of Ontario’s (“MNO”) 2022 Annual General Assembly (“AGA”), MNO citizens adopted a resolution directing the MNO to, among other things, organize and hold a province-wide plebiscite vote on next steps related to the MNO

Seeking a Digital Artist for interative art project The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Animikii Indigenous Technology, and Know History are looking for a Digital Artist and MNO citizen to work on an interactive digital art piece. The work will involve the creation of 6-8 icons, drawing from or inspired by Métis artistic traditions, for