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
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
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 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