News & Events

What happened at PCMNO – June 26, 2026 The future was a common thread throughout the June 26 meeting of the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO). From preserving Métis history to preparing for this summer’s Annual General Assembly and strengthening partnerships with other Métis governments, much of the day’s discussion looked

Métis Nation of Ontario Statement: Federal Court Strikes First Nation Challenge to Métis Self-Government Agreement On June 26, 2026, the Federal Court released its judgment in Brunswick House First Nation et al v Canada and the MNO, 2026 FC 869.  This case was a legal challenge advanced by six First Nations in northeastern Ontario (Brunswick

First joint Swearing-In Ceremony marks new term for Community Councils Newly elected and returning council members from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Moon River and Georgian Bay Métis Councils participated in a first-of-its-kind swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, June 14, in Collingwood, Ontario. The event marked the beginning of a four-year term for 20 council

Background on Special Business Resolutions The 2010 MNO Annual General Assembly (“AGA”) passed a resolution (AGA-RES10-02) that all future resolutions brought to MNO AGAs, which propose changes to the MNO’s governance structures, policies, or bylaws, must be provided to MNO citizens for review thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the AGA. The intent

MNO News 45: President’s Message (June 2026) Dear Citizens, As we move into the busiest part of summer, there is a growing sense of excitement in our communities. Our citizens are gathering for local events, spending time with family, and finding opportunities to reconnect with one another and with the land and water. It is

Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre coming to Penetanguishene The future Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre in Penetanguishene marks an important step forward in expanding Métis-led early learning and child care spaces for families in Simcoe County. By investing in high-quality child care, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is helping build stronger families

MNO Announces the Future Site of the Penetanguishene Métis Child Care Centre The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is excited to announce the development of the Little Harbour Métis Child Care Centre in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The new two-storey, 7,000 square foot facility will feature two preschool classrooms, two toddler classrooms, and one infant classroom, each

Explore Métis Cultural Fire and Home Safety The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites citizens and community members to join a special virtual learning session, Weaving of Ember, Flame & Ways of Knowing: Métis Cultural Fire with FireSmart Home Safety, on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This discussion will bring together traditional Métis knowledge and

MNO Seeks Métis Youth Artists for Collaborative Research Report Design Calling all Métis youth artists! We are looking for Métis youth artists (citizens aged 16-29) to help design a community report created in collaboration with the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC), Healing and Wellness branch, and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. This report is

Stars in our Sky: Two Wet Dogs Maple syrup turns passion, heritage and nature into award-winning success For Hunter and Ann, maple syrup is more than a product—it’s a way of life.

 Nestled in the forests in Loring, Ontario, the husband-and-wife team behind Two Wet Dogs Maple Syrup have built an award-winning business rooted in a